Wound Care
Between Two Scalpels: Latest Advances in Treating Wounds of the Foot
Dr. Ralph Napolitano, a distinguished podiatry specialist, discusses advancements in wound care and the significance of the introduction of the peel-and-place negative pressure device with Dr. Peter Kim.
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Between Two Scalpels: Staying Up-To-Date with the Art and Science of Wound Care
Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS, discusses the latest advancements in wound care and management with Dr. Peter Kim.
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Finding the Right Covering for a Wound
The ultimate goal of wound care is to accelerate healing and prevent acute wounds from becoming chronic. Part of this process involves choosing a wound dressing that complements the characteristics of the wound.
APRIL 8, 2022
10 Things to Know About Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
With two more indications approved by the FDA in 2021, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy continues to gain wide acceptance as an adjunct modality for problematic wounds.
APRIL 1, 2022
Life and Limb: Advances in the Management of the Diabetic Foot
If untreated or unsalvageable, the diabetic foot requires surgical interventions to address the risks to its viability. Lucas M. Ferrer, MD, described the use of endovascular venous arterialization for limb salvage, and William P. Robinson, MD, discussed the timing of foot amputation after revascularization.
MARCH 24, 2022
Multidisciplinary Approach Best for Managing Chronic Wounds
As the treatment of nonhealing wounds continues to evolve, multidisciplinary care is playing an increasingly important role in the management of complicated patients.
MARCH 18, 2022
Anatomy of a Lawsuit: Legal Pearls for the Wound Care Provider
With more than 17,000 lawsuits for pressure injuries alone each year, legal action can be a very real consequence of practicing clinical medicine, especially for wound care providers.
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Burn Care 101: Determining the Best Treatment Plan
General surgeons may not see burn patients every day, but burns are a major public health concern, afflicting more than 1 million people in North America every year.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Targeted Nutrition Therapy: Key Ingredients to Support Wound Healing
Time may not be able to heal wounds, as the saying goes, but the body can—with proper medical and nutritional support, according to recent data for targeted nutrition therapy.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
Data Grow for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation, Dwell Time
With NPWT plus instillation and dwell time, you’re constantly washing out the wound. Over a few days, this process does your debridement for you and leads to a better, more granulated wound bed for an eventual skin graft.
APRIL 1, 2021
Experts Highlight Emerging Biophysical Approaches to Advanced Wound Care
The field of wound care is evolving rapidly as novel technologies are steadily being developed. A session at the 2020 Symposium on Advanced Wound Care reviewed six new and emerging biophysical approaches.
MARCH 30, 2021
Looking for Rewarding Work That Pays? Consider Wound Care
General surgeons looking for ways to offset pandemic-related revenue loss might consider exploring wound care management. They may already have some of the skills, the need is high, and the reimbursement is there.
MARCH 22, 2021
