pressure ulcers

Often the most effective strategy for combating ulcers is proper positioning. Millions of Americans live with disabilities that require them to be reliant on wheelchairs and...

Nurses in Indiana have created a new method to reduce pressure ulcer prevalence. Data from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel paints a rather stark...

Doctors could soon start using light therapy to help treat pressure ulcers. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the 2.5 million people...

Itching can be a sign of proper wound healing. Over the last several months, we’ve spent a great deal of time debunking the myriad of...

Understanding wound odor is an important part of any treatment plan. In 2015, the European Wound Management Association released an article detailing psychological effects of...

Frequent movement is just one way to prevent pressure ulcers. They are often seen as little more than an annoyance, but for many non-medical personnel, bedsores...

Debridement refers to the removal of dead tissue or debris. In a previous post, we detailed a number of wound care terms that are important...

Wound dressings come in many different kinds of categories. There are a number of different experiences or events that lead to an equally plentiful amount...

Untreated chronic wounds can limit mobility and lower quality of life. Lower extremity ulcers affect many adults with poor circulation. While they’re fairly common, the...