Author: Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
How Long Does It Take for a Surgical Incision to Heal?
Surgical incision healing is facilitated in the operating room by the surgeon who often provides initial closure of…
What is Autolytic Debridement And Its Role in Wound Care?
How Long Does Autolytic Debridement Take to Work? Autolytic debridement is comfortable and usually effective, but it can…
Preventing a Diabetic Foot Ulcer: What Are Simple Steps Every Patient Can Take?
The concern of a diabetic foot infection is something that is foremost in the minds of many diabetic…
The Science Behind Hydrolyzed Type I Collagen Fragments
The use of collagen to progress the healing of acute, surgical and chronic wounds is well accepted among…
Noticing What’s Underneath: Reflecting on Wound Healing Awareness Month
As a nurse, I have always had a keen skill in assessing the whole patient. As a certified…
A Synergistic Response to Biofilm Microbes
Wound biofilm begins when a single-cell planktonic bacterium adheres to the surface of the wound. Within hours, the…
The 4 Ds of Wound Care – A Clinician’s Perspective
What I’ve Learned from My Experience as a Wound Care Clinician. I have been a certified wound specialist…
