“Documentation not only of the wound and treatment but of factors that may affect wound healing such as nutritional status, oxygen delivery to the tissue and even medications can affect the potential ...

Have you ever wondered why it takes so long for a wound to heal? As we age, our skin begins to thin and lose its ability to stretch. The farther away the skin is from the heart, the slower it takes ...

If a person’s wound is healing more slowly than usual, there may be an underlying reason, such as an infection, circulatory problems, diabetes, or other health issues. There are various reasons why ...

Minor open wound can usually be managed at home by applying pressure and a bandage. But large wounds, or wounds that won’t stop bleeding, require medical care. What is an open wound? An open wound is ...

How Does Vacuum-Assisted Closure Work? ‌Negative pressure wound therapy involves a special dressing connected to a pump that gently draws fluid and infection from the wound. A nurse will: Clean the ...

Tunnels underneath the skin’s surface mean yourwound isn’t healing well. Tissue is being damaged, and without the right care, even more serious complications can occur. An open wound is an unsettling ...

New research from Thomas Jefferson University describes a novel way to sample the cells found at wounds—by using discarded wound dressings. This non-invasive approach opens a window into the cellular ...

Experts at Tri State Wound note that while specialist care can play an important role, emergency departments remain the first point of contact for urgent cases involving severe bleeding, spreading ...