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Pain Management

Beyond Medications: Exploring Virtual Reality Use in Non-Pharmacological Pain Management for Wound Care

April 21, 2023
Pain is an important factor when performing wound care procedures, especially dressing changes, which account for moderate to severe pain in 74% of wound care patients. Traditional pain management met...

Complications Associated with Lymphedema (and How to Prevent Them)

May 31, 2019
By the WoundSource Editors Lymphedema is edema—swelling of tissues caused by fluid in the intracellular space—that is caused by dysfunction or disruption of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic syst...

Complications of Venous Leg Ulcers

January 31, 2019
by the WoundSource Editors Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are difficult to treat, and when they are present a variety of complications may arise. These complications can be challenging to treat and may o...

Don’t All Wounds Deserve Palliative Care?

February 20, 2013
By Aletha Tippett MD For over a decade now I have treated wounds in palliative care patients and non-palliative care patients. The “funny” thing is that there is no difference in how I treat these ...

Health Care Priorities: Wound Management When the Wound isn’t the Priority

February 28, 2022
Wounds have a significant negative impact on patients, including pain, decreased quality of life, and social isolation. Optimal wound healing can help patients and the health care system cope with the...

How Scar Tissue Causes Pain and Tips for Management

April 28, 2021
I have again been inspired by my son to blog on a not so talked about topic, scar tissue pain. I have had patients through the years report scar pain, and I admit I did not know too much about it. I d...

How to Decrease Pain Associated with Wound Dressing Changes

June 6, 2013
By Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, FACCWS Dressing changes can be painful experiences for clients. Pain is often not addressed or may be addressed inadequately. Pain is a significant issue for m...
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