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.
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...
Introduction: There have been many cellular tissue products introduced into wound care throughout the years. Current technologies have either been very similar or have approached wounds i...
Introduction: Fragile periwound skin is prone to breakdown and can contribute to patient discomfort during care.1,2 As periwound skin health can contribute to wound integrity and patient ...
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,...
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.