By the WoundSource Editors
Pressure ulcers/injuries pose a major risk to patients by increasing morbidity and mortality and causing significant discomfort.1 They are also prevalent, particularly in...
By Lindsay D. Andronaco, RN, BSN, CWCN, WOC, DAPWCA, FAACWS
I have been in wound care my entire nursing career. I have been in a variety of positions, but it always involved wound management. It wa...
By Margaret Heale, RN, MSc, CWOCN
Well it's me again, Matron Marley. I got in through the door no problem today. My granddaughter dropped me off as she is doing some MDS training. I am feeling more...
By Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWOCN, FACCWS
Heels are particularly vulnerable to skin breakdown. The posterior heel is only covered by a thin layer of skin and fat, and that makes breakdown a very real...
By Holly M. Hovan MSN, RN-BC, APRN.ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP
Often when we hear the words "pressure injury," our brains are trained to think about staging the wound, considering treatment options, and obta...
By Keval Parikh and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc
An important aspect of the field of wound care is the proper preparation of the wound bed. Key points in wound bed preparation include minimi...
As I contemplate the current conversation around ventilators, I am encouraged to refresh my knowledge about mucosal pressure injuries. Pressure injuries on the mucous membranes present and are staged ...
By Glenda Motta RN, MPH
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that nearly one in five Medicare patients discharged from a hospital—approximately 2.6 million seniors—is readmitte...
Article Title: Pressure Injury Progression and Factors Associated With Different End-Points in a Home Palliative Care Setting: A Retrospective Chart Review Study
Authors: Artico M, D’Angelo D, Piredd...
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