Necrotic wounds are characterized by devitalized, or dead, tissue. Necrosis may be caused by malignancy, infection, trauma, ischemia, inflammation, or exposure to toxins. It may also be caused by impr...
By Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, FACCWS
Necrotic tissue that is present in a wound presents a physical impediment to healing. Simply put, wounds cannot heal when necrotic tissue is present. In...
View this on-demand webinar to understand the latest debridement guidelines and their impact on healing, discover how UrgoClean Ag supports continuous wound cleansing, and hear real-world insights fro...
By Aletha Tippett MD
Once the individual has been thoroughly assessed for palliative care and his or her objectives and needs have been discussed, the wound care provider must determine the wound m...
Clinicians and physicians play a vital role in their Medicare reimbursement.This series consists of 3 parts and will meet 3 objectives. In part 1, we will learn that Medicare reimbursement is first de...
Heidi Cross, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWON
"Me and Jenny goes together like peas and carrots." – Forrest Gump
Just like Forrest's peas and carrots, a pressure ulcer lawsuit and a pain and suffering al...
Wound care clinicians should understand the potential complications associated with the common types of debridement and the steps wound care providers can take to reduce the patient’s risk. Below the ...
By Elliot Fialkoff and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc
There are numerous causes for ulcerations including pressure, venous insufficiency, arterial insufficiency, and neuropathic wounds. All ha...
By Carmelita Harbeson and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc
Hemostasis, the resolution of bleeding, consists of several intricate and controlled steps: platelet activation, coagulation, and vascu...