Whether you’ve just had surgery, suffered an injury, or are dealing with a chronic wound, one of the first questions that comes to mind is: how long will this take to heal? Understanding the wound ...

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal. For older ...

Wound care uses specific dressings and hygiene to prevent wound infections. The wound care team assesses the healing progress of wounds daily. Wound care: When you are admitted to the burn unit, your ...

Nurses must be able to assess tissue condition, wound size, and signs of infection, and choose and apply various dressings, while also managing pain and preventing complications. Gain these skills and ...

Peter L. Salgo, MD: Well, we’ve been talking about wounds, who gets them? And talking about how we should initiate treatment and what the protocols are. Let’s get a little more specific. Wound care ...

At University of Utah Health, our team of highly trained physical therapists has years of experience and specialized training in lymphedema therapy and wound care. Our friendly and compassionate ...

Q: What are some recent regulatory changes that affect wound care? A: After much negotiation and advocacy generated by the wound care advocacy organizations, the Local Coverage Determinations for skin ...

You’re supposed to keep a wound covered and dry for a day or two. But an Australian study is rubbing some doubt into that wound-care supposition. Doctors in Queensland enrolled about 850 skin-surgery ...

Chronic wounds are a rising challenge for long-term caregivers and, of course, a scourge for residents. They can easily lead to extended stays, costly care and complications that neither caregivers ...