Author: Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment
What is Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? People with Diabetes are at higher risk of developing atherosclerosis, the most…
The Benefits of Medical Device Representatives in the Operating Room
Who is allowed in the OR during a surgical procedure? Many individuals are involved in the operating room…
Walk This Way – What Wound Care Providers Can Learn From How You Walk
What can how you walk tell a provider? Evaluating how you walk is an important tool your wound…
How To Diminish Post Surgical Scars
Why do surgical wounds scar? After surgery, the goal for the care of the surgical incision site is…
Prevention and Management of Xerosis Cutis (Abnormally Dry Skin)
What is Xerosis Cutis? Xerosis cutis is abnormally dry skin caused by a lack of epidermal lipids and…
The Detrimental Impact of Swelling on Wound Healing
How does edema impact wound healing? Swelling which is also known as edema, is a detriment to wound…
The Impact of Smoking and Nicotine Use on Surgical Site Wound Healing
Are smokers at higher risk for surgical site infection? Did you know that smokers have the highest risk…
The Role of Biologic Agents in Spinal Fusion Surgery
What is the role of biologic agents in spinal fusion surgery? What is spinal fusion? Spinal fusion is…
Pick Up The Pace: Tips For Optimizing How Quickly A Wound Heals
Whether you have a wound from a traumatic injury, disease process or surgical procedure, the desire is to…
How Do Wounds Heal? A Guide to the Phases of Wound Healing for Clinicians and Patients
What are the phases of wound healing? The body goes through a series of overlapping phases to achieve…
