Clinical Corner
When can I shower or take a bath after surgery?
A traditional concept regarding surgical wounds and bathing is that the water touching…
The Importance of a Slightly Acidic pH in Skin and Wound Care
What is pH? The scientific term “pH” is an abbreviation that stands for…
Treating a Post-Surgical Seroma or Hematoma
A hematoma is generally defined as a collection of blood outside of blood…
How Can You Tell If a Wound Is Infected?
Wound infection is a condition in which germs (bacteria, viruses, or fungi microbes)…
Caring For Your Feet After A Surgical Nail Removal
What Happens After Your Toenail or Fingernail Is Removed? The loss of a…
How to Identify and Treat Hypergranulation Tissue
Excessive granulation tissue is often referred to as hypergranulation, overgranulation, exuberant tissue or…
How Can I Lower the Risks of Surgical Site Complications?
What are the risk factors for a surgical site infection? The likelihood of…
What is Biofilm? Evolution, Assessment, and Treatment
What is biofilm? Bacteria and fungi, as well as polymicrobial organisms, are known…
How Do Surgical Wounds Close?
One question patients often have after surgery is: how will my surgical wound…
How Long Does It Take for a Surgical Incision to Heal?
Surgical incision healing is facilitated in the operating room by the surgeon who…
