Wound infection is such a common condition and presents so often that every wound care professional will recognize the major signs and symptoms almost instantly. However, the consequences of diagnosing wound infection late, or missing the signs of wound infection completely, are such that it is worth spending a few moments every now and again…
Born out of our passion for wound care education, we were the very first wound care education company to create online wound care certification courses to prep individuals preparing for wound care certification. We want everyone to have the opportunity to obtain an accredited certification in wound care worldwide, and we strive to make that process…
Wound care jobs can be difficult to find, even though wound care professionals are in high demand–that is, unless you know where and how to look. There are several things you should keep in mind when you are searching for the perfect wound care job. Education Because wound care has become so specialized, with an…
Scientists from the George Mason University in Virginia have developed a new peptide that can heal infected wounds in laboratory mice. The scientists are hopeful that the new compound will eventually be used as an antibiotic to treat wounds caused by antibiotic resistant organisms (AROs) in humans. The inspiration for the new drug comes from…
Anatomy of the Skin A good understanding of skin anatomy is necessary to be able to evaluate wound depth and the extent of damage to the tissues, as well as in the assessment of wound healing. How much do you remember (or how much have you forgotten!) about the anatomy of the skin? The skin…
Lymphedema can be defined as swelling of one or more limbs which may also include a portion of the corresponding trunk. Lymphedema can also affect the breast, head, neck or genitalia. It occurs when fluid and other components such as protein accumulate in the tissue spaces as a result of a disparity between the creation…
You may have heard the term ‘suspected deep tissue injury’ before without understanding what a deep tissue injury is and its implications in terms of wound management. If you have never heard the term before, or just need a quick review to refresh your memory, here is a brief description of deep tissue injury. What…
Wound care certification. You know that it would be great for you, great for your patients, and great for your institution. But the acronyms alone are overwhelming! Don’t worry, we will show you the important steps to achieve wound care certification. Important things you should know about wound care certification First and most important, wound care…
Necrotic tissue that is present in a wound bed causes a physical obstruction to healing. Simply put, wounds cannot heal when necrotic tissue is present. In this article, we’ll define necrotic tissue and describe ways to effect its removal from the wound bed. What is necrotic tissue? Necrotic tissue is dead or devitalized tissue. This…
Your patient arrives a day early for a scheduled dressing change. As you prepare to remove and change the bandage, the patient tells you that he has had increased pain in the days since the last dressing change, and also an increased amount of drainage which you can see for yourself. You take the dressing…
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