A: As a wound care expert, pressure injury prevention remains at the top of my list. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reported that 2.5 million patients per year experience pressure ...
One of the most challenging types of wounds to manage is diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which are common complications for individuals with diabetes. These ulcers can lead to severe health issues ...
The aim of growth factors is to attract cells into the wound and to promote cell migration into the wound area, to stimulate the growth of epithelial cells and fibroblasts, to initiate the ...
Nurses hoping to reduce the rate of pressure ulcers in their hospitals are using a mannequin and self-made fake wounds to help teach colleagues about spotting and treating tissue damage in their ...