Latest Articles About Wound Therapies
Wound Closure
Whether they are caused by surgery or injury, wounds generally must be closed for proper healing. Wound closure is typically done with sutures (stitches) using thread or staples, depending on the type and location of a wound. Continue Reading
Wound Closure
Whether they are caused by surgery or injury, wounds generally must be closed for proper healing. Wound closure is typically done with sutures (stitches) using thread or staples, depending on the type and location of a wound. Continue Reading
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Negative pressure wound therapy is a medical procedure in which a vacuum dressing is used to enhance and promote wound healing in acute, chronic and burn wounds. Several different types of wounds can benefit from negative pressure wound therapy. Continue Reading
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Negative pressure wound therapy is a medical procedure in which a vacuum dressing is used to enhance and promote wound healing in acute, chronic and burn wounds. Several different types of wounds can benefit from negative pressure wound therapy. Continue Reading
Vacuum-Assisted Closure
Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is a sophisticated development of a standard surgical procedure-the use of vacuum-assisted drainage to remove blood or serous fluid from a wound or operation site. Continue Reading
Vacuum-Assisted Closure
Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is a sophisticated development of a standard surgical procedure-the use of vacuum-assisted drainage to remove blood or serous fluid from a wound or operation site. Continue Reading
Debridement
Debridement is the process of cleaning and removing dead, damaged or infected tissue to ease and improve healing. Sharp surgical debridement and laser debridement are used for wounds with a large amount of infected tissue. Continue Reading
Debridement
Debridement is the process of cleaning and removing dead, damaged or infected tissue to ease and improve healing. Sharp surgical debridement and laser debridement are used for wounds with a large amount of infected tissue. Continue Reading
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), involves breathing 100 percent oxygen at increased atmospheric pressures to increase the amount of oxygen (oxygen tension) delivered to the body tissues. Continue Reading
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), involves breathing 100 percent oxygen at increased atmospheric pressures to increase the amount of oxygen (oxygen tension) delivered to the body tissues. Continue Reading
Biologic Debridement
Debridement is important in wound care because removal of dead tissue decreases the risk of infection and accelerates healing. Biologic debridement works on the same principles as other forms of debridement. Continue Reading
Biologic Debridement
Debridement is important in wound care because removal of dead tissue decreases the risk of infection and accelerates healing. Biologic debridement works on the same principles as other forms of debridement. Continue Reading
Vascular Studies
Patients who have experienced heart attacks, high cholesterol, venous circulation problems or blunt trauma are candidates for vascular studies. This procedure is ideal for discovering problems associated with decreased blood flow in the elderly or those afflicted by circulatory diseases. Continue Reading
Vascular Studies
Patients who have experienced heart attacks, high cholesterol, venous circulation problems or blunt trauma are candidates for vascular studies. This procedure is ideal for discovering problems associated with decreased blood flow in the elderly or those afflicted by circulat ... Continue Reading
Compression Stockings
Compression stockings or socks are special stockings used for the treatment of venous diseases. These stockings exert pressure around the legs in order to help propel the blood in the veins toward the heart. Continue Reading
Compression Stockings
Compression stockings or socks are special stockings used for the treatment of venous diseases. These stockings exert pressure around the legs in order to help propel the blood in the veins toward the heart. Continue Reading
At Home Wound Treatment
Most wounds occurring at home, work or school are not life-threatening. When they are, applying first aid as initial medical care until professional medical care is available can be life-saving. Continue Reading
At Home Wound Treatment
Most wounds occurring at home, work or school are not life-threatening. When they are, applying first aid as initial medical care until professional medical care is available can be life-saving. Continue Reading
Ultrasound Therapy
Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves far beyond those that are distinguishable to human hearing. These high-frequency sound waves can be used to help in the treatment and healing of wounds and injuries. Continue Reading
Ultrasound Therapy
Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves far beyond those that are distinguishable to human hearing. These high-frequency sound waves can be used to help in the treatment and healing of wounds and injuries. Continue Reading