May 14, 2019 | Families And Individuals, Resources, Ulcers, Wound Care, Wound Healing
Diabetic ulcers are a common occurrence for those that suffer from diabetes. Regardless of age, gender or race; all diabetes patients are at risk. Although more common for those that suffer from diabetes-related conditions such as kidney, eye, or heart disease and for...
May 8, 2019 | Families And Individuals, History, Medical Professionals
Ever wonder where Dakin’s Solution, the wound care solution, got its name? The history of Dakin’s Solution can be traced back to the man it is named after, Dr. Henry Dakin. During the time of Dakin’s development, the treatment of wounds, war injuries, surgery...
Apr 18, 2019 | Families And Individuals, Medicine, Resources, Wound Care, Wound Healing
During the wound healing process, it can be difficult for patients to have an idea of how they are coming along besides just how the wound itself feels. One of the easiest and most common indicators of how a wound is healing is by examining the color of the wound....
Apr 10, 2019 | Families And Individuals, Medicine, Seniors, Wound Care, Wound Healing
The seriousness of a wound and the way it is treated are without a doubt important factors of how a wound will heal. However, those alone are not the only determining factors. Many factors – both internal and external – play major roles in the success (or lack...
Mar 27, 2019 | Families And Individuals, Resources, Seniors, Ulcers, Wound Care, Wound Healing
Pressure sores are a somewhat common injury that can occur for the elderly or patients who are wheelchair or bed-bound. These decubitus ulcers (or more commonly “bedsores”) are caused by constant pressure or rub on a specific area of the skin which severely reduces...
Mar 11, 2019 | Families And Individuals, Medicine, Resources, Seniors, Wound Care, Wound Healing
As medicine, medical care practices, and treatment have evolved over the years different methods of wound care has come and gone, leaving a laundry list of wound care myths in its wake. Some of these perceptions about wound care have stayed true throughout the years,...
