By Cheryl Carver, LPN, WCC, CWCA, FACCWS, DAPWCA, CLTC
Providers may view off label drug use (OLDU) for wounds as the "new wave". However, if there is little or no scientific evidence supporting th...
By Keval Parikh and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc
There are many different kinds of >wound dressings available. Choosing one to use depends on the unique characteristics of the wound. Accordi...
By Cheryl Carver, LPN, WCC, CWCA, FACCWS, DAPWCA, CLTC
National Nurse's Week (May 6-12) clearly influenced me for this month's blog topic. I think about teamwork among nursing staff members. A join...
By Emily Keeter and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc
BloodSTOP iX is an absorbable, bioresorbable, lipophilic, animal-free hemostat, which resembles and is designed to handle like gauze. BloodST...
By Chinenye Queen Ezike and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc
Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs) are the most common cause of lower extremity ulcerations, affecting about 1% of the US population. Recurrenc...
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...
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...
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