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Wound Bed Preparation

The Goals of Wound Debridement

April 30, 2019
By the WoundSource Editors Wound chronicity is a major concern, and removing barriers with each stage of healing is paramount. Debridement may occur naturally by the body’s own ability to slough of...

Thoughts on Patient Education and Wound Cleansing

February 27, 2020
As patient-driven groupings model hits home care, patients or their caregivers will be expected to do more of the care. Subsequently, nursing staff are expected to provide more education, making "how ...

TIMERS: Identifying Tissue Types

April 30, 2020
By the WoundSource Editors Wound bed preparation is a well-established concept, and for many years the TIME framework – consisting of addressing Tissue Management, Inflammation and Infection, Moist...

To Debride or Not to Debride: That is Not the Question…

August 11, 2015
By Michel H.E. Hermans, MD There are a number of general rules in surgery. Among these: dead space has to be avoided. interestingly enough, there is virtually no real scientific documentation about...

Understanding the Wound Bed Preparation Care Cycle

June 25, 2019
By the WoundSource Editors Wound bed preparation is a well-established concept, and the TIME framework is the standard tool used to assist clinicians with the management of patients’ wounds through...

What Are Silver Nitrate Sticks?

April 30, 2020
Silver nitrate is a natural, inorganic chemical compound with antimicrobial properties that has been used in medical applications since the 13th century. It is used as a cauterizing agent and is avail...

What Is Wound Bed Preparation?

June 30, 2022
Wound bed preparation is the systematic approach clinicians use to identify and remove barriers to the healing process of the wound. The approach aims to create an optimal wound healing environment by...
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