Managing Wound Odors & Products Available To Help
Dressings with antimicrobial components such as silver, iodine, and honey all help to decrease the bioburden of the wound.
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- Mar 25, 2020
- 4 min
What is Palliative Wound Care?
Palliative care is centered around the patient and family and how aggressive they want to be in the act of wound care.
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- Mar 12, 2020
- 1 min
Foam Dressings 101: The correlation between absorption, density, & frequency of change
"Less dense" foams provide faster absorption; however this often leads to more frequent dressing changes since maximum absorption is met.
Halo Wound Solutions
- Mar 9, 2020
- 3 min
Introducing an Alginate or Hydrofiber to the Highly Exudating Wound Bed
Alginates and Hydrofiber dressings can be changed as often as daily or left on for several days depending on the specific dressing used.
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- Mar 2, 2020
- 3 min
Pressure Injuries: Delving Into the Layers
Pressure injuries become more complicated and difficult to heal as we delve deeper into the tissue layers.
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- Dec 26, 2019
- 3 min
Wet-to-Dry Dressings: Examining the effectiveness of a labor intensive practice
Gauze has been around since before the pink princess phone, and viewed by some as a cost effective option. Is it really, though?
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- Dec 25, 2019
- 1 min
This Year's Best Holiday Gift?? (more like the best gift EVER)
Wound providers, nurses, and teams who go above and beyond to connect and communicate with their patients this holiday season.
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- Nov 21, 2019
- 4 min
What You Should Know About Pressure Injuries
Recognize the individuals most at risk for pressure injury formation --- this important step is vital for prevention.
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- Nov 4, 2019
- 2 min
What exactly is a hydrocolloid dressing?
The hydrocolloid does not adhere to a moist wound bed but will adhere to moist skin as well as dry.
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- Oct 30, 2019
- 3 min
Thank Heaven For Hydrogels!
Hydrogel wound dressing sheets can even be refrigerated if cooling is the primary goal, such as the case of a radiant burn.
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- Sep 25, 2019
- 4 min
Identifying Risk Factors & Educating Patients on Diabetic Ulcers
Neuropathic ulcer is synonymous with diabetic ulcer and this patient had neuropathy from the ankle down.
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- Jul 16, 2019
- 3 min
Introducing Collagen to a Stalled Wound
Important role of collagen -- think of the wound as a small puddle where Matthew, Mark and Paul (MMPs) stomp the fluid out of wound.
Halo Wound Solutions
- Jul 10, 2019
- 4 min
Venous Stasis Part II
Venous Stasis Ulcers Part II: Take a look at the diagnostics and specific treatment for these wounds. Complete Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Halo Wound Solutions
- Apr 17, 2019
- 5 min
Understanding Venous Stasis Ulcers
A venous ulcer is often itchy with edema and swelling present. A compression stocking or wrap is the gold standard for treatment.
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