WoundSource Blog

the emperor's new clothes

The Emperor’s New Pressure Ulcer Dressing

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA
maceration of periwound skin

Moisture-Associated Skin Damage: Prevention Strategies for Periwound Skin

Laurie Swezey, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, FACCWS
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End of Life Care and Patient-Centered Nutrition Support

Mary Ellen Posthauer, RDN, CD, LD, FAND
Necrobiosis Lipoidica

Case Review: Treatment of Full-Thickness Ulcers Due to Necrobiosis Lipoidica

Lindsay Andronaco, RN, BSN, CWCN, WOC, DAPWCA, FAACWS
healthcare caffeine

New Options for Soft Silicone Wound Care Dressings – Mediplus Silicone Comfort Foam

Colton Mason

Highlights from the American Professional Wound Care Association's 2015 Annual Meeting

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA
Skin moisture

Top 5 Ways to Prevent Skin Breakdown in Bariatric Patients

Laurie Swezey, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, FACCWS
Vashe Wound Solution

Product Technology Overview: Vashe® Wound Solution by SteadMed Medical, LLC

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
black widow spider

How to Tell the Difference Between Necrotizing Fasciitis and Spider Bites

Lydia Corum, RN, MSN, CWCN
Pain

Pain and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Samantha Kuplicki, MSN, APRN-CNS, AGCNS-BC, CWCN-AP, CWS, RNFA
Caffeine

Distributor Update: Medicare Change Regarding Surgical Dressings Containing Honey

Colton Mason
phases of wound healing

The Difference Between Acute and Chronic Wounds

Laurie Swezey, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, FACCWS
Doctor's pocket

Nursing Perspectives: What Makes a Wound Care Specialist?

Cheryl Carver, LPN, WCC, CWCA, FACCWS, DAPWCA, CLTC
Holding hands

Providing Support for Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers

Margaret Heale, RN, MSc, CWOCN

Product Technology Overview: Optifoam Heel® Dressing by Medline Industries, Inc.

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Calculator

The Increasing Cost of Health Care: Do Sutures Require a Specialist?

Michel Hermans, MD
Spring flowers

How to Spring Clean Your Nursing Career

Diana Gallagher, MS, RN, CWOCN, CFCN
Maggot

Why Not Use Maggots to Treat Wounds?

Aletha Tippett MD
Nutrition vs. Antibiotics

Using Nutrition Therapy to Combat Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (AAD) and C. Diff

Mary Ellen Posthauer, RDN, CD, LD, FAND
Blood

Product Technology Overview: BloodSTOP™ iX Hemostat by LifeScience Plus, Inc.

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Hyperbaric Chamber

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: "Where Have All the Chambers Gone?"

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA