Hartmann’s HydroTac hydroactive wound dressing targets exudate in order to ensure appropriate skin healing. The product’s absorbing foam quickly removes excessive wound exudate, while proprietary...
KCI markets dressing kit for diabetic wound care
Mar 10, 2009
KCI has announced the launch of its new V.A.C. GranuFoam Bridge Dressing Kit. The product is designed to protect intact skin around chronic wounds.
More than just a wristwatch
Apr 17, 2012
The Basis Band resembles an ordinary watch. But skin-responsive sensors have been tacked to the bottom of the device to track a resident’s daily heart rate, caloric burn, physical activity, and sleep...
Wound care company introduces new technology
Nov 08, 2017
Swift Medical has introduced Swift AutoDepth technology, which lets clinicians take wound depth measurements at the point of care using a smartphone camera.
Rubbermaid Commercial Products releases skin care system
Oct 08, 2010
Rubbermaid Commercial Products recently announced the launch of the company’s Flex (Foam Liquid Excellence) TC Skin Care System. The product offers up to four times as many hand washes as traditional...
PDI
Oct 06, 2011
PDI offers a complete range of infection prevention products for environmental hygiene (Sani-Cloth), skin antisepsis (Chlorascrub), hand hygiene (Sani-Hands), and patient care (Hygea), along with the education...
Spray on bandages could revolutionize wound care
Apr 13, 2010
Wake Forest University researchers reported they have successfully developed an “ink-jet” type device that can spray skin-cells directly onto humans. If successful, the device could dramatically...
iPhone for documentation available
Jan 31, 2017
CareServ Technologies has changed its iPod Touch used for Activities of Daily Living and Skin/Wound bedside documentation to the iPhone 6 Plus.
Talk about your healthcare dashboard…
Nov 22, 2011
Researchers at the BMW Group and a leading German university have jointly developed a sensor system that integrates into an automobile’s steering wheel. Its purpose: to monitor the health status...
Sizewise Worldwide releases new mattress
Jun 09, 2015
Sizewise Worldwide has released the Sizewize Immerse™ to assist in preventing or treating pressure ulcers, and full-thickness burns, and aid in the healing of skin grafts and reconstructive flaps.