infection prevention

Changing Dressings
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How To Remove Wound Care Products When Changing Dressings

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Lawson Dalton

Successfully removing dressings can be beneficial for wound care. It is one thing to apply wound care products that are necessary to ...

Common Types of Wound Drainage - tips
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Common Types of Wound Drainage: What You Need to Know

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Lawson Dalton

Depending on the drainage, this component of wound healing can actually be a sign of success. Though not always the ...

Infected Wound
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8 Signs You Have an Infected Wound: Warning Signals

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Lawson Dalton

Whether you are recovering from surgery or injury, it is important to keep an eye out for a possible wound ...

Do Antibiotics Improve Wound Healing - To Heal or Not to Heal
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Do Antibiotics Improve Wound Healing? To Heal or Not to Heal

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Lawson Dalton

From abrasions, lacerations, punctures, and more, there are many types of wounds that can damage the skin and keep it ...

How to Heal a Scab - How To Talk Your Bumps Back to Beautiful Skin
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How to Heal a Scab: How To Talk Your Bumps Back to Beautiful Skin

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Lawson Dalton

Scabs are signs of healthy healing, forming as protective layers over damaged skin to prevent infection and blood loss. Once ...

When and How to Use Hydrogel for Wound Care - When Are They the Right Choice
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When and How to Use Hydrogel for Wound Care: When Are They the Right Choice?

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Lawson Dalton

Hydrogel dressings are a great way to provide hydration to your wound. The benefits of using hydrogel-based dressings for wound care are ...

The Best and Worst Ideas for Open Wounds - The Do's and Don'ts
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The Best and Worst Ideas for Open Wounds: The Do’s and Don’ts

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Lawson Dalton

Clean gauze, mild solutions, and sterile tweezers are best for cleaning open wounds. Using the right open wound treatment can ...