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Original Research
07/20/2023
Peter J. Mallow
Debashish Chakravarthy Ph.D
Louis Pilati
In this study, researchers compared 2LB and 4LB compression systems for the treatment of lower extremity edema to assess the costs and labor associated with the application of each.
In this study, researchers compared 2LB and 4LB compression systems for the treatment of lower extremity edema to assess the costs and labor associated with the application of each.
In this study, researchers...
07/20/2023
Wounds
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Videos
05/11/2023
Callie Horn
In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and some considerations the clinician should keep in mind when determining the most appropriate type of compression.
In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and some considerations the clinician should keep in mind when determining the most appropriate type of compression.
In this interview, Dr. Callie...
05/11/2023
Wounds
Original Research
05/10/2023

Suzie Ehmann, PT, DPT, PhD(c), CWS, CLWT, CLT-LANA1; Albert E. Ortega, MS2; Heather Hettrick, PT PhD CWS AWCC CLT-LANA CLWT CORE3

Suzie Ehmann, PT, DPT, PhD(c), CWS, C...
05/10/2023
Wound Management & Prevention
Pearls for Practice
06/01/2022
Lucian G. Vlad, MD
Clinical use of compression therapy for edema in diabetic ulcers
Clinical use of compression therapy for edema in diabetic ulcers
Clinical use of compression...
06/01/2022
Wound Management & Prevention
Pearls for Practice
04/01/2022
Louis E. Pilati, MD
The author discusses compression and edema-related dehiscence after amputation.
The author discusses compression and edema-related dehiscence after amputation.
The author discusses compression...
04/01/2022
Wound Management & Prevention
Evidence Corner
03/31/2022
Laura Bolton
This month’s Evidence Corner summarizes recent randomized clinical trials documenting healing effects of topical gauze dressings impregnated with hyaluronic acid or placebo cream as an adjunct to patient-appropriate compression or low-level...
This month’s Evidence Corner summarizes recent randomized clinical trials documenting healing effects of topical gauze dressings impregnated with hyaluronic acid or placebo cream as an adjunct to patient-appropriate compression or low-level...
This month’s Evidence Corner...
03/31/2022
Wounds
 Venous insufficiency accounts for a large proportion of cases, with an estimated prevalence of 17% (men) and 40% (women).  PVD may cause venous stasis dermatitis and ulcerations. On a mo...
01/28/2021
Compression A-Z: SAWC Extended Q&A
SAWC Insights
11/30/2020

Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CWS

Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CWS ...
When evaluating whether compression therapy is safe for a specific patient, in addition to ABIs, it is important to consider other factors as well. In this interview, Karen Bauer provides insight into factors clinicians should consider with...
When evaluating whether compression therapy is safe for a specific patient, in addition to ABIs, it is important to consider other factors as well. In this interview, Karen Bauer provides insight into factors clinicians should consider with...
When evaluating whether...
11/30/2020
Wound Care
 Venous insufficiency accounts for a large proportion of cases, with an estimated prevalence of 17% (men) and 40% (women).  PVD may cause venous stasis dermatitis and ulcerations. On a mo...
11/23/2020
Lack of access to adequate wound care supplies can have a detrimental effect on the general patient population’s ability to heal a wound which many times progresses to infection, especial...
11/23/2020