Complex Wound Management
MARCH IS COMPLEX WOUND MANAGEMENT MONTH For this month's WoundSource Practice Accelerator series, we are providing education on a variety of topics related to managing complex wounds. Scroll below to read this month's white paper and articles, to print out our quick fact sheet, and to sign up for this month's webinar.
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Upcoming Webinar
Recommendations for Wounds After Flaps and Grafts
Michael Desvigne, MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWSDr. Desvigne will present practical examples and case studies regarding the treatment of flaps and grafts after procedures, such as metatarsal amputation and the treatment of non-healing wounds. Dr. Desvigne will also discuss tools and methods he has used in the treatment of these amputation sites and non-healing wounds.
White Paper
How to Advance Complex Wounds Toward Healing
Complex wounds are acute or, more commonly, chronic wounds that are difficult to heal and cannot be closed using simple dressings. Common complex wounds include pressure injuries, diabetic foot and venous ulcers, infected wounds, wounds associated with vasculitis and immunosuppressive therapy, and large burn wounds. This white paper is an excellent guide to the management of complex wounds through the healing trajectory. This white paper also addresses the need to treat the many comorbidities th...Fact Sheet
Quick Facts - Complex Wound Management
Wounds predisposed to healing challenges are termed complex, and wounds that do not heal within an expected period are chronic. Most chronic wounds are complex because patients with chronic wounds usually have associated comorbidities. With its emphasis on clinical practice, this fact sheet is a useful resource on complex wounds for wound care professionals. It contains helpful information on the various categories of complex wounds, as well as tips for management of these wounds through...Featured Articles
What Clinicians Should Know About Comorbidities and Complex Wounds
The presence of more than one chronic condition in an individual is often referred to as comorbidity. Various comorbidities can interfere with, or inhibit, wound healing processes. ...
Read MoreCirculatory Insufficiency: What is the Difference Between Venous and Arterial Ulcers?
Vascular ulcers are wounds on the skin that form as the result of abnormal blood circulation in the body, including arterial and venous etiologies. Estimates suggest 3-5% of those over 65 in the United States have a vascular ulcer. ...
Read MoreBurn Wound Management and Treatment
Severe burn wounds are among the most debilitating injuries because they can significantly affect the entire body. The body’s inflammatory response to a severe burn injury can lead to fluid loss, dangerously low blood pressure, and shock. ...
Read MoreUnderstanding Complicated Surgical Wounds
Surgical wounds originate when a surgeon cuts into tissue with a surgical tool, such as a scalpel. The size and placement of a surgical wound will depend entirely on the procedure performed due to varying incision requirements. ...
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