By Laura Arenschield, The Ohio State University featured on Medical XPress Bandages infused with electricity can help heal wounds faster than typical bandages or antibiotics—but for years, researchers have not really understood why. A recent study by a team at The Ohio State University is offering new clues about the science behind those bandages, and… Continue reading Electrifying Wound Care: Better Bandages to Destroy Bacteria

By Kara S. Couch, MS, CRNP, CWS for the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2017) is a time to celebrate our profession and reflect on the impact we’ve had on people’s lives through our work.  I earned my credentials as a nurse practitioner and certified wound care specialist through a… Continue reading The Art and Science of Wound Care Nursing

Learn how to care for a wound at home that has been stapled, sutured, taped, glued or simply left open to heal, and watch out for these signs of infection.

The Skin Preservation Program is a detailed educational resource that shares the clinically proven best practices in skin care with patients and clinicians

Adequate nutrition status is paramount to wound prevention and helps to facilitate wound healing. Wound healing requires adequate calorie intake.

Updated October 4, 2018 When it comes to treating wounds, choosing the right wound care dressing is a critical part of the healing process. Shield HealthCare offers a comprehensive line of Advanced Wound Care and Traditional Wound Care dressings from leading companies like 3M, Acelity, ConvaTec, Crawford, Dukal, DermaSciences, Hollister, Lohmann & Rauscher, and Molnlycke. Refer to… Continue reading Wound Care Dressing Reference Guide

When caring for a loved one at home with limited mobility, prevention measures against pressure injuries (also known as bed sores) are an important part of the daily routine. Most often, pressure injuries affect people who are in bed or a wheelchair for a prolonged period. Basically, a pressure injury is an area of skin… Continue reading Preventing Pressure Injuries (aka Bed Sores)

In this article, learn about the 4 phases of the healing process for wound care.

Learn about pressure injuries:. PIs are an area of skin that breaks down when one stays in one position for too long without shifting their weight.