Surgical Wounds

The benefit of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) as an “active,” adjunctive treatment is well-established. Evidence has shown that wounds treated with negative pressure granulate faster than woun...

In the United States alone, there are between 160,000 and 300,000 surgical site infections (SSIs) each year, representing $3.5 to $10 billion in annual health care costs....

Learn more about emerging clinical experiences from these abstract presenters at the recent Great Debates and Updates in the Diabetic Foot conference....

by the Wound Source Editors Chronic non-healing wounds affect millions of patients each year and contribute significantly to their morbidity and mortality. These wounds have a substantial impact b...

In chronic wound management, clinicians often see and treat both partial- and full-thickness wounds. These wounds may present as pressure injuries or other wound types, including, although not limited...

Successful care of surgical wounds begins with a comprehensive assessment of both the wound and the patient, including a clear understanding of the type and class of surgical wound. Psychosocial facto...

Aseptic: A property that aims to eliminate the risk of transmission of all harmful microorganisms, such as in aseptic surgical procedures. Aseptic practices can prevent the cross-contamination of path...

What research was top of mind during this recent conference? These abstracts highlight just some of the new thinking in wound care....