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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Q: What should you assess when a patient is being discharged from a post-acute long-term care setting with a wound? A: It is important to know what outcome to expect when a patient with a wound is ...

Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...

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, ...

For most people, wound healing is a natural, uneventful process. But for some individuals, it becomes a complex medical problem requiring specialized treatment and care. Diabetes, older age, ...