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Wound Debridement Techniques 1: Autolytic Debridement

Welcome to the second in the series of articles on debridement in wound management. Last week, we kicked off this topic with a general overview of debridement and its role in wound management. Over the coming weeks, we will review each of the major techniques used for debridement, beginning this week with autolytic debridement. Works…

Wound Assessment- Wound Drainage and Odor

Wound Assessment- Wound Drainage and Odor

When assessing wounds, it is important to assess the amount and type of wound drainage, as well as any odor associated with the wound. Drainage and odor can provide important clues regarding wound health, such as the possible presence of infection. Wound Drainage Characteristics Wound drainage can be described according to the following four characteristics/descriptors:…

Telemedicine for Wound Care

Telemedicine for Wound Care

The pandemic has escalated the need for additional health care options, forcing a new revolution in patient care delivery. With recent world events, the adoption of telemedicine for wound care has quickly risen. Telemedicine is alternatively referred to as teleconsulting, telehealth, virtual visits, or TM. While we say ‘revolution in patient care delivery’, telemedicine for…

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Wound Bed Preparation – TIME Mnemonic

As we have seen, the TIME mnemonic can be used to capture the fundamental principles of wound bed preparation.1,2 Become a professional at appropriate dressing selection for the different stages of wound healing within the TIME trick. As no single wound dressing is suitable for all wound types or healing stages, wounds should be assessed…

Wound Care Certification for Podiatrists
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Wound Care Certification for Podiatrists

Almost all podiatrists have received basic wound care training.  Contrarily, few podiatrists have achieved full wound care certification. Throughout their career, Podiatrists will see many patients affected by chronic wounds. Having the right wound care education will help podiatrists better diagnose and treat these wounds. Podiatrist wound care certification begins by building on the general wound…

Online Wound Care Training Courses

Online Wound Care Training Courses

Whether you are aiming for wound care certification or just want to learn more about wound care, our online wound care training courses can help you advance your skills – all on your own time! Aside from becoming certified, many healthcare professionals use our online wound care training courses to brush up on their skills,…

Wound Care Certification for Physicians

Wound Care Certification for Physicians

The national average salary Wound Care Physician in the United States is $190,930 [1]. Specialty trained physicians have the advantage of having distinct job security due to the number of Americans suffering from chronic wounds. Surgeries Are More Common Than You Think Another important factor to consider in the overall scope and importance is the…

Wound Bed Preparation- Exudate Management

Wound Bed Preparation- Exudate Management

Moisture balance in the wound bed is essential to wound healing. The body produces exudate as a response to tissue injury, and the amount of exudate is dependent upon the pressure gradient within the tissue itself. Wounds must be moist enough to promote cell growth and proliferation, as well as support the removal of dead…

What’s Included in Our Wound Care Courses?

What’s Included in Our Wound Care Courses?

The Smart Choice for Online Wound Care Certification Courses! WoundEducators started with a mission to provide the very best virtual education for professionals looking to advance their careers through wound care. We created the very first 100% online wound care certification course and have been at it ever since. With WoundEducators, you can enroll with…