Wound Healing

By the WoundSource Editors All wounds are complex non-sterile environments, often requiring a succession of intersecting phases of wound healing to repair completely. When epithelial tissue is comp...

Necrotic wounds are characterized by devitalized, or dead, tissue. Necrosis may be caused by malignancy, infection, trauma, ischemia, inflammation, or exposure to toxins. It may also be caused by impr...

By Michel H.E. Hermans, MD Most of us will treat wounds primarily with Western-medicine techniques and materials, though, occasionally a "side step" is made. MEBO Wound Ointment is a non-Western, b...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND As we appreciate the glorious fall foliage, the crisp sunny days and marvel at the vibrant chrysanthemums in rich jewel tones, we also enjoy hearty meals a...

By Cheryl Carver, LPN, WCC, CWCA, FACCWS, DAPWCA, CLTC Providers may view off label drug use (OLDU) for wounds as the "new wave". However, if there is little or no scientific evidence supporting th...

Fabiola Jimenez, RN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN While I was providing foot care to a patient, one of my coworkers overheard me advising the patient that she will need a lot more protein to heal her wound, and ...

By Paula Erwin-Toth MSN, RN, CWOCN, CNS The new year has begun. Many of us have made resolutions with the best of intentions. Exercise more, lose weight, eat healthy foods, keep blood sugar in a he...

By Martin D. Vera, LVN, CWS It is no surprise to coworkers, colleagues and even my patients that I am a huge advocate for education and of course, the building of a strong foundation. My personal e...