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…
Until relatively recently, the presence of necrotic tissue such as a scab or eschar was considered a natural part of the healing process.1 It is now known that necrotic tissue has a detrimental effect on wound healing, slowing or even stopping the cascade of events that lead to eventual wound closure. Wound debridement is therefore…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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