Causes, prevention, and treatment of epibole
As full-thickness wounds heal, they begin to fill in from the bottom upward with granulation tissue. At the same time, wound edges contract and pull together, with movement of epithelial tissue toward...
View ArticleCase study: Maggots help heal a difficult wound
Using maggots to treat wounds dates back to 1931 in this country. Until the advent of antibiotics in the 1940s, maggots were used routinely. In the 1980s, interest in them revived due to the increasing...
View ArticleUnderstanding radiation dermatitis
According to the National Cancer Institute, an estimated 1.6 million new cases of cancer will have been diagnosed in the United States in 2015. During the course of their disease, most cancer patients...
View ArticleWise use of antibiotics in patients with wound infections
Antibiotic resistance is a pressing public health threat not only in the United States, but worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is one of the major threats to human health....
View ArticleTen tips for a successful professional conference
Attending a professional conference can yield many benefits if you follow these 10 tips. 1 Obtain new knowledge. Conferences provide opportunities for clinicians to gain new knowledge about procedures,...
View ArticleClinician Resources—May/June 2016
This issue we focus on resources to help clinicians protect themselves from injuries and engage in a healthier lifestyle. OSHA safety website A hospital is one of the most hazardous places to work,...
View ArticleNote from Executive Director—May/June 2016
In the first article of this series, I shared how the NAWCO Certification Committee works. Although it was only a brief overview, I hope it gave you an idea of the work this talented group of...
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January/February 2016 Vol. 5 No. 1
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March/April 2016 Vol. 5, No. 2
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November/December 2015 Vol. 4 No. 6
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Tool Kits
Click each title to download the tool kit PDF. Alginate Dressing Ankle Brachial Index Diabetes foot examination Debridement Tool Job Task Analysis Lanarkshire Oximetry Index Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) –...
View ArticleInstill instead: Negative pressure wound therapy with instillation for...
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) uses negative pressure to draw wound edges together, remove edema and infectious material, and promote perfusion and granulation tissue development. The tissue...
View ArticleBalancing the wheels of life
Have you ever ridden a bicycle with a wobbly wheel? The ride isn’t smooth, and you notice every bump in the road. As you focus on your discomfort, you may be distracted from the beautiful vistas you’re...
View ArticleWho can perform sharp wound debridement?
Nurses and therapists often wonder if their license permits them to perform sharp wound debridement. Scope of practice varies significantly from state to state, so it’s imperative to check your state...
View ArticlePreparing the wound bed: Basic strategies, novel methods
The goal of wound-bed preparation is to create a stable, well-vascularized environment that aids healing of chronic wounds. Without proper preparation, even the most expensive wound-care products and...
View ArticleUnderstanding NPUAP’s updates to pressure ulcer terminology and staging
On April 13, 2016, the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) announced changes in pressure ulcer terminology and staging definitions. Providers can adapt NPUAP’s changes for their clinical...
View ArticlePracticing emotional intelligence may help reduce lateral violence
It’s been a stressful day at work—nothing new. One confused patient pulled off her ostomy bag, you’re having difficulties applying negative-pressure wound therapy on another, and a third patient’s...
View ArticleClinician Resources
Wound patient’s bill of rights The Association for Advancement of Wound Care has developed the “Wound Care Patient’s Bill of Rights.” The 10 points include the right to: • know what wound treatment...
View ArticleNote from Executive Director
In previous articles for this series, I introduced you to members of the NAWCO Certification Committee. This article concludes introductions to the 15 members of the committee, but watch for more in...
View ArticleLymphedema and lipedema: What every wound care clinician should know
Imagine you have a health condition that affects your life every day. Then imagine being told nothing can be done about it; you’ll just have to live with it. Or worse yet, your physician tells you the...
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