AbstractNutritional interventions are not commonly a standard of care in rehabilitation interventions. A nutritional approach has the potential to be a low-cost, high-volume strategy that complements the existing standard of care. In this commentary, our aim is to provide an evidence-based, practical guide for athletes with injuries treated surgically or conservatively, along with healing and…
Chronic Wound Healing: A Review of Current Management and Treatments
Wound healing is a complex, highly regulated process that is critical in maintaining the barrier function of skin. With numerous disease processes, the cascade of events involved in wound healing can be affected, resulting in chronic, non-healing wounds that subject the patient to significant discomfort and distress while draining the medical system of an enormous…
Honey: A Potential Therapeutic Agent for Managing Diabetic Wounds
Diabetic wounds are unlike typical wounds in that they are slower to heal, making treatment with conventional topical medications an uphill process. Among several different alternative therapies, honey is an effective choice because it provides comparatively rapid wound healing.
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How to Clean a Wound
Share this on:While gauze and Band-Aids® serve their purpose in protecting broken skin, it is important to take a few steps before applying a bandage to a cut, scrape, or wound. Properly cleaning a wound helps with faster healing and prevents infections and unwanted complications. Follow the steps outlined below to treat superficial skin wounds…
How to Perform Wet-to-Dry Dressing Changes Correctly
In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide on the correct technique for performing wet-to-dry dressing changes. This crucial aspect of wound care is commonly encountered in various healthcare settings and requires precision and adherence to best practices. By understanding the step-by-step process, healthcare professionals can ensure the effective removal of necrotic tissue and…
20.8: Checklist for Simple Dressing Change
Last updated Save as PDF Steps Use this checklist to review the steps for completion of “Simple Dressing Change.” Steps Disclaimer: Always review and follow agency policy regarding this specific skill. Gather supplies: nonsterile gloves, sterile gloves per agency policy, wound cleansing solution or sterile saline, sterile 2″x 2″ gauze for wound cleansing, 4″ x…
Nutrition and Wound Healing: An Overview Focusing on the Beneficial
AbstractWound healing implicates several biological and molecular events, such as coagulation, inflammation, migration-proliferation, and remodeling. Here, we provide an overview of the effects of malnutrition and specific nutrients on this process, focusing on the beneficial effects of curcumin. We have summarized that protein loss may negatively affect the whole immune process, while adequate intake of…
Chronic Wounds: Evaluation and Management
Mustoe TA, O’Shaughnessy K, Kloeters O. Chronic wound pathogenesis and current treatment strategies: a unifying hypothesis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006;117(7 suppl)-35S. Nussbaum SR, Carter MJ, Fife CE, et al. An economic evaluation of the impact, cost, and Medicare policy implications of chronic nonhealing wounds. Value Health. 2018;21(1):27-32. Heyer K, Herberger K, Protz K, et al.…
Advanced Wound Care & Wound Management
; At Convatec, we develop and produce advanced wound care solutions for the management of hard-to-heal wounds, and prevention of wound occurrence. At Convatec, we believe in better healthcare not just for some but for all. We want patients with hard-to-heal wounds to have better quality of life and experience positive outcomes, and we want…