Frequently asked questions about support surfaces
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) describes support surfaces as “specialized devices for pressure redistribution designed for management of tissue loads, microclimate, and/or other...
View ArticleSkin substitutes: Understanding product differences
Skin substitutes (also called tissuebased products and dermal replacements) are a boon to chronic wound management when traditional therapies have failed. When selecting skin substitutes for their...
View ArticleBetter Skin Grafts – take only one layer
Research shows that a skin-graft harvesting system aids chronic wound recovery and reduces care costs by accelerating the healing process. More than six million cases of chronic wounds cost $20 billion...
View ArticleReduction of 50% in Diabetic Foot Ulcers With Stem Cells
MUNICH — Local injection of mesenchymal stem cells derived from autologous bone marrow shows promise in healing recalcitrant neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers, a novel study from Egypt shows. Presenting...
View ArticleManagement of Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers
It is well documented that the prevalence of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) is increasing, coinciding with an ageing population. Accurate global prevalence of VLUs is difficult to estimate due to the range...
View ArticleOne Doctor Exploring Wound Care on Earth and in Space
In laboratories all across the globe, scientists are uncovering new and exciting breakthroughs in the realm of wound healing. For instance, a team out of Texas is blinding bacteria to prevent their...
View ArticleNYU docs use machine learning
Lymphedema causes unsightly swelling in the arms and legs. But researchers Mei Fu and Yao Wang have an idea for catching early symptoms sooner. Researchers at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering have...
View ArticleBreaking silos: Effective wound healing means treatment across the continuum
Around 6.5 million patients in the U.S. suffer from chronic wounds, such as pressure injuries or ulcers. Treatment costs $25 billion each year, representing a sizable and growing problem. Despite the...
View ArticleLong-Term Outcome of Pediatric Traumatic Wound Repair: Suture Versus Tissue...
This project is an observational trial investigating wound cosmetic appearance after repair of traumatic skin lacerations in the head area of pediatric patients with two different approaches to skin...
View ArticleWound exudate types
BY: NANCY MORGAN, RN, BSN, MBA, WOCN, WCC, CWCMS, DWC What exactly is wound exudate? Also known as drainage, exudate is a liquid produced by the body in response to tissue damage. We want our patients’...
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