Nurses must be able to assess tissue condition, wound size, and signs of infection, and choose and apply various dressings, while also managing pain and preventing complications. Gain these skills and ...

National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6-12, 2017, offers an opportunity to reflect on the art and science of the profession, which combines clinical knowledge and the ability to make a difference in ...

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes ...

A comprehensive review of the role of managed care organizations and coordinated care in the treatment of wounds. Robert J. Snyder, DPM, MSc, CWSP, FFPM RCPS: No. Again, my “depends” answer is again ...

At University of Utah Health, our team of highly trained physical therapists has years of experience and specialized training in lymphedema therapy and wound care. Our friendly and compassionate ...

Although it is not yet commonplace, the idea that skilled nursing facilities can set up wound care clinics as freestanding businesses is gaining traction in some circles. Based on the volume of cases, ...

ALTRAZEAL transforming powder dressing 0.75g by Uluru Uluru announced that Altrazeal Blister Pack is now available for the treatment of chronic wounds. Uluru announced that Altrazeal Blister Pack is ...

The debilitating pain kept growing. Following hysterectomy surgery in August 2021, Aleisha Hennsley found the area around the incision to grow swollen, aching and increasingly infected. The agony ...

Wash your hands. Scrub your hands for 20 seconds with soap then rinse with water. Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% ...

The utilization of silk fibroin wound dressing may reduce wound care complications in total joint arthroplasty, according to data presented at Orthopedics Today Hawaii.“It is a mesh that goes on the ...