Mary Anne R. Obst, BSN, RN, CCRN, CWON

A fistula is a connection between two organs that are not normally connected, such as the stomach and the skin. Fistulas develop in various conditions and for a multitude of reasons, such as malignanc...

Wound bed preparation is a critical component of wound healing. It includes removing necrotic tissue, controlling infection, and promoting an environment conducive to tissue regeneration. ...

There are many reasons a wound may not continue on the expected healing trajectory, but a common reason, the presence of biofilm, may be difficult to spot....