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.
Background: Ostomy accessory items such as hydrocolloid pastes, barrier strips and rings are commonly used in both prevention and management of peristomal skin alterations caused by abdom...
Introduction: Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) often causes painful, inflamed, deep, narrow ulcers. Due to COVID-19, face-to-face wound management has been limited. And,...
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...
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.