Debridement

Heidi Cross, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWON "Me and Jenny goes together like peas and carrots." – Forrest Gump Just like Forrest's peas and carrots, a pressure ulcer lawsuit and a pain and suffering al...

Wound care clinicians should understand the potential complications associated with the common types of debridement and the steps wound care providers can take to reduce the patient’s risk. Below the ...

By Elliot Fialkoff and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc There are numerous causes for ulcerations including pressure, venous insufficiency, arterial insufficiency, and neuropathic wounds. All ha...

By Carmelita Harbeson and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc Hemostasis, the resolution of bleeding, consists of several intricate and controlled steps: platelet activation, coagulation, and vascu...

In this interview, Dr. Kane and his team discuss the use of an alternative to sharp debridement, ultrasound therapy, and how this therapy has improved outcomes. ...

By Michel H.E. Hermans, MD

By the WoundSource Editors The wound healing cascade is a complex process that follows a strict sequence of molecular events. The complex series of events depend on one another and must take place ...

By Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Journal Review Club Chronic wounds require an increased amount of oxygen to help with cellular function and growth. They often manifest with biofil...