When Leslie Maynor was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the inner ear, she became fearful her life would end. After undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment to remove the cancer, Leslie developed severe burns and was left with a hole that was
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We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions in our 2 surveys Interested in the procurement of products and therapies? Could you help us by taking a few minutes to complete our survey about the procurement of wound care products and therapies and the
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment that increases the amount of oxygen blood cells can carry. It has been used for more than 70 years to improve healing in tissues deprived of oxygen. Studies show it significantly improves healing for some types
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Compression therapy is the standard of care for edema control and lower limb wound healing. It also reduces the volume of the venous structure, enabling distorted venous valves to regain function and
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The US spends $1 trillion on healthcare waste care with avoidable complications, inappropriate care, preventable readmissions, and treatments at low-value sites of care. Although this seems unfavorable to healthcare stakeholders, its professionals—nurses,
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On the surface, topical antibiotics may appear to be a safe choice for some wounds, even some infected wounds, when compared to oral or intravenous options. A seemingly less dangerous adverse effect profile, less invasive nature, and potential for
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Despite decades of patient care advances, pressure injuries (PIs) remain a pathophysiologic and management concern. It has been estimated that the US spends approximately $28 billion a year on facility-acquired PIs. Facility-acquired PI occurrence is
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Preventing and Managing Skin Complications in the Acute Care Setting: Insights, Experiences and Recommendations from Wound Care Experts Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) defines a spectrum of injuries characterized by the inflammation and denudation of
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Navigating through the thousands of wound care products can be overwhelming and confusing. I suspect that if you checked your supply rooms and treatment carts today, you would find stacks of unused products. You also would probably find that many products
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