A simplified wound dressing plan, along with a decision-tree tool for wound management, can help nurses treating patients over the age 85, a new study finds.
Artificial tissue helps healthy skin grow
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2011
Tissue grafts that promote vascular growth could hasten wound healing, encourage healthy skin to invade the wounded area and reduce the need for surgeries, investigators at Cornell University recently...
Ask the Treatment Expert … about leg sores
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Jul 06, 2015
How do you handle people obsessed with leg sores?
What’s my line?
Dec 19, 2008
EPS recently unveiled a line of surgical skin markers. The product uses non-toxic gentian violet ink, according to the manufacturer.
DermaRite releases new dressings
Feb 09, 2016
DermaRite® has introduce its ComfortFoam™ Border Lite dressings.
Study: Special stockings don’t help stroke patients
May 28, 2009
It is common for doctors to provide special stockings to stroke patients to prevent blood cuts. But a new study finds that they not only fail to reduce the chances of a clot, but they cause problems such...
New tracheostomy tube holder
Sep 29, 2008
Dale Medical Products recently unveiled a tracheostomy tube holder that features an adjustable neckband with a moisture repellent lining to prevent skin excoriation on the neck.
Rising foot temperature can precede wound development
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2013
Does increased skin temperature indicate a foot ulcer may occur? The answer appears to be yes, a new study has found.
Ask the Treatment Expert about … epibole
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Nov 05, 2016
I’ve heard the term epibole used for wound healing but don’t understand exactly what it is, how to recognize it or what the proper treatment is. Can you explain?
Ask the treatment expert: What is tissue tolerance?
By
Donna Sardina
Oct 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute