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…
Whether securing an intravenous line, holding a dressing in place, or protecting a scar, there is generally a need for…
When people first get a new colostomy or ileostomy, they often fear that their stomas or devices will interfere with…
INTRODUCTION Despite advancements in wound care technology and practices, hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) remain a major problem for many healthcare facilities.…
One of the more common issues that ostomates face is skin irritation. While it is annoying and often times itchy…
If you are a nurse, surgical resident, or really anyone who works in the fast-paced hospital environment, you need quick,…