A Study of the Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Open Wound Management in Dogs
This study showed that healing time was halved in dogs treated with wound vacs, underlining the value of negative pressure wound therapy for complicated wounds.
Reexamining the Literature on Skin Injuries in End-Of-Life Patients
This article from Advances in Skin & Wound Care synthesizes the literature regarding the concepts of “terminal” skin injuries and wounds – such as pressure injuries & ulcers – found in end-of-life patients.
WoundPro® Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Case Studies
This free pdf download features overviews and photos of four case studies using Pensar Medical’s WoundPro® wound vac.
Management and Treatment of Chronic Wounds
This article reviews current practices in chronic wound care & treatment, barriers to wound healing such as infection, and wound healing physiology.
How to wrap a short-stretch compression bandage
This video from Advances in Skin & Wound Care shows how to wrap a short-stretch compression bandage for a patient without wounds or skin breakdown.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Closed Surgical Incisions
This is a case study in which negative pressure wound therapy was used on clean, closed surgical wounds. Learn more about the outcomes & implications of the use of NPWT for post-surgical patients.
How dietary protein aids in wound healing
This article discusses the role of protein & amino acids in wound healing and offers suggestions on ways to ensure patients are getting the nutrition they need for proper wound healing.
Debridement Options and Wound Treatment
This article reviews the most common options for debridement of wounds, including sharp, surgical, autolytic, mechanical and biosurgical debridement methods.
An Introduction to Burn Care (from Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
This article provides an overview of burn wounds and care, including types of burns, size and depth, potential complications, guidelines for referral, treatment and long-term results.
Chronic Wounds and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
This article from NCBI reviews current practices in the management of chronic wounds, including the role of negative pressure therapy in wound care.
"I'm a certified wound specialist – but don't ask me about wounds"
What does “certified wound care specialist” really mean? Unfortunately, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee thorough knowledge of wound care or treatment.
Article on Wound Care Basics: Applying NPWT
This shared post from Wound Source reviews what healthcare providers should do when applying negative pressure wound therapy (Part 1 in a series).
Standardizing Wound Care Dressings For Cost Savings & Better Results
Learn how a Texas wound care clinic achieved significant savings and improved outcomes and patient & clinician satisfaction by standardizing wound dressings.