Cathy L. Wogamon-Harmon, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, CWON, CFCN
COVID-19: Safe Practices During a Pandemic
August 27, 2020
By Cathy Wogamon, DPN, MSN, FNP-BC, CWON
From the first announcement to the current screening, closings, and practice modifications, the novel coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronav...
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Do You Know Best Practices?
March 17, 2023
The impact of diabetic foot wounds is extensive. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major concern among those with diabetes. Research estimates that 25% of adults with diabetes may suffer a DFU sometim...
Periwound Management: Preparation, Protection, Problems
February 3, 2022
The periwound is generally defined as the area from the wound edge to 4 cm beyond circumferentially. Breakdown of the periwound can adversely affect wound healing even if the wound itself is doing wel...
Skin Tears: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
July 14, 2022
According to the definition from the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP), “a skin tear is a traumatic wound caused by mechanical forces, including removal of adhesives. Severity may vary by...
Telehealth Wound Care: The Wave of the Future
November 25, 2019
By Cathy Wogamon, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, CWON, CFCN
Wound care has evolved into a massive specialty service in the past few decades, with new treatment modalities, advances in care, and thousands of wou...
What Is a Kennedy Terminal Ulcer?
April 22, 2021
Many questions arise and confusion develops when wound care providers mention Kennedy terminal ulcers (KTUs). Because these wounds are not frequently seen, and because they develop rapidly and observa...
What You Need to Know About Pilonidal Cysts
January 15, 2021
By Cathy Wogamon, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, CWON, CFCN
A pilonidal cyst is a pocket located at the top of the cleft of the buttocks that usually results from an embedded or stiff hair. This area may remain...