Infection Management

Wound cleansing may lower infection risk and support healing. It is a component of wound bed preparation, with the capability to remove superficial contaminants, debris, and microorganisms. Proper wou...

By the WoundSource Editors For individuals with diabetes, all wounds are a serious health concern and require careful attention. Because of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, skin cuts and blisters of...

An injury to the human body initiates a wound healing chain reaction that occurs in four sequential but overlapping phases: hemostasis, inflammatory, proliferative and maturation. This post focuses on...

In the times that I have worked with amazing hospitals and doctors, I have learned and gathered information on the differences between two types of necrotizing infections that happen in the world of w...

By Hannah Fell, Digital Managing Editor The occurrence of conjoined twins isn’t common. Research about the development varies, but some sources suggest that the birth of conjoined twins can happen ...

Bioburden: Bioburden is the number of microorganisms in a wound, and a high bioburden can cause delayed wound healing. Biofilm: Biofilms are usually composed of mixed strains of bacteria, fungi, ye...

By Thomas E. Serena, MD, and Khristina Harrell, RN With apologies to Nietzsche: "What kills you makes you dead." The slow painful death of large and expensive in-person conferences has begun. Techn...

Wounds typically heal in four sequential but overlapping phases — hemostasis, inflammatory, proliferative and remodeling — ultimately leading to tissue regeneration. Healing sometimes stalls for vario...

by the WoundSource Editors Palliative care and hospice care are not the same, but they both share one goal. They both focus on a patient's physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs. Palliative ...

by Heidi H. Cross, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWON According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 17,000 lawsuits related to pressure ulcers (PUs) are filed annually in the United Sta...