Infected Wounds

Acute wound: Alteration in skin integrity such as a simple laceration or a surgical wound that moves normally through the healing process and heals in a predictable timeframe without complication....

I am into my 20th year working as a wound care specialist. I must admit, I never thought much about wound management in the prison population until my son's wound care experiences during his incarcera...

By Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, FACCWS Activated charcoal has been used in various types of wound care dressings. Although activated charcoal in itself does not enhance wound healing, it can ...