Scientists have developed a new wound dressing, based on innovative fibers that can be loaded with antibiotics, then dissolve when the healing process is completed. Despite advances in treatment ...
This article, the second in a two-part series on asepsis, provides a step-by-step guide to using an aseptic technique to change a simple wound dressing, applying the principles of asepsis discussed in ...
A few years back, Mary Madison’s husband developed a pressure injury caused by sitting for long periods behind the wheel of a city bus. Her many years as a long-term care director of nursing and most ...
Key words: wound healing, wound care, wound dressing, chronic wounds A wound may be defined as any disruption of the integrity of skin, mucous membrane or organ tissue. A distinction is made between ...
An injured human hand is a tough thing to treat, so when researchers designed a therapeutic healing glove to change the way we nurse hands back to health, doctors were thrilled. “This is one of those ...
Surgical procedures have come a long way, thanks to technological advancements and better-trained surgeons. This means that superior results can be expected even in high-risk surgeries. However, ...
CocoPatch is the recipient of the Malasakit Award. An affordable wound dressing made out of a special breed of nata de coco was given the Malasakit Award, or the Grand Prix, of the Good Design Award ...
This evidence summary discusses the best available evidence for advanced wound dressings and antimicrobial dressings for managing common chronic wounds (diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous ...
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