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
2024-03-23
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
2024-03-22
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,
2024-03-22
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
2024-03-21
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
2024-03-21
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
2024-03-21
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
2019-07-17
Surgery prompted by automobile accidents, combat wounds, cancer treatment and other conditions can lead to bone infections that are difficult to treat and can delay healing until they are resolved. Now, researchers have a developed a double-duty hydrogel that
2019-07-15
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) results from an infection that attacks the fascia and subcutaneous tissues. The primary bacterial etiology is group A streptococcus, a facultative anaerobic bacterium. However, other bacteria may contribute. Sometimes called the
2019-07-11
