A recent case presented in a poster at SAWC emphasizes the unique nature of traumatic, full-thickness wounds. Full-thickness wounds due to trauma, especially those left out to the open for extended periods, are not only at risk of...
A recent case presented in a poster at SAWC emphasizes the unique nature of traumatic, full-thickness wounds. Full-thickness wounds due to trauma, especially those left out to the open for extended periods, are not only at risk of...
A poster presented at SAWC Fall summarizes a study on burn wound healing among patients with diabetes to examine how different A1c levels correlate with complications and prolonged healing.
A poster presented at SAWC Fall summarizes a study on burn wound healing among patients with diabetes to examine how different A1c levels correlate with complications and prolonged healing.
Introduction: Enteric fistulas and poorly sited ostomies can challenge patients and providers on multiple fronts. Caring for adjacent wounds, controlling effluent, preventing leaks, and m...
Intro: Dedicated, brick and mortar wound clinics have been a part of the specialty provider landscape for more than two decades (Shah, 2011). The reality that wound clinics may rely heavi...
Introduction: Wound care remains an unmet challenge, as over 8 million people in North America alone live with a chronic wound. Infrared thermal imaging (IRT) is a non-invasive imaging te...
Introduction: Inaccurate identification and staging of a Pressure Injury (PI) can result in delayed care, poor patient outcomes, decreased reimbursement, and decreased ratings for the pro...
Hidradenitis supprativa (HS) is a complicated disease that crosses multiple disciplines in management. A hidradenitis clinic was created and the literature scoured to determine best pract...
Introduction: Incision separation and dehiscence can be due to peri-incision skin tension related to body location, body habitus, and tissue mobility. This incisional separation can cause...
The Symposium on Advanced Wound Caremeeting is a 3-day event serving as a forum to connect the entire wound care team—physicians, nurses, physical therapists, researchers, scientists, podiatrists, and dietitians—with the foremost experts in wound care to improve patient outcomes through education. No other wound care event offers the level of education, advanced state-of-the-art clinical reviews, and emerging research findings.