Category: Wound Care
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly… Aspects of Inflammation
Inflammation is a vital part of the body’s immune system response to injury. It is a biological process,…
Comparing Delivery Methods of Surgical Wound Irrigation
What is the role of surgical wound irrigation in SSI Prevention? Despite best practices and care, surgical site…
What to Expect From a Hip or Knee Revision: Understanding the Need, Treatment, and Recovery Process for Patients
Prodromos Ververelli, MD and Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS Facing the need for a hip or knee revision…
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…
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…
Prevention and Treatment of Seromas and Dehisced Surgical Wounds
What is a seroma? A seroma is a localized accumulation of serous fluid in a part of the…