Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) effectively promotes wound healing, but finding an appropriate dressing to use with NPWT can be…
Having a wound that requires a dressing does not mean that you can not swim. However, there are several reasons…
Hydrocolloid dressings are bioactive dressings that form a gel when they are exposed to wound exudate. The typical hydrocolloid dressing…
As stomas become increasingly prevalent, it is critical that health care professionals understand the importance of skin care best practices…
Chronic venous insufficiency disease and resulting venous leg ulcers are serious and common conditions. By choosing effective medical adhesives and…
Why do scars form? Under ideal circumstances, a break in the skin would stimulate the skin’s own repair processes to…
When treating patients who are working to heal from a wound, activity can be incredibly beneficial. Activity can help to…
INTRODUCTION Despite advancements in wound care technology and practices, hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) remain a major problem for many healthcare facilities.…
Wound infections pose a serious problem that can lead to delayed healing and life-threatening complications. Prevention is key. By following…
Negative-pressure wound therapy can be a remarkably powerful tool in in the treatment of complex wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers.…