Wound Care Blog

Hydrofera Blue Bacteriostatic Foam Dressing is a sterile absorptive foam dressing made of Hydrofera Bacteriostatic (PVA) polivinyl alcohol sponge, Methylene Blue and Crystal Violet for use in local wound management such as: pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites, abrasions, lacerations, radiation burns, post-surgical incisions and other external wounds caused by trauma.

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Eczema is a Greek word meaning “to boil out”. It refers to the type of dermatitis or inflammation of outer skin layer called epidermis. People of all ages can be affected by Eczema but the condition is more prevalent in small children. Girls are found affected by Eczema more than boys. Eczema is not contagious but as it is believed to be an inherited condition; therefore, members of same family may get infected by it. There are many forms of Eczema such as Contact Eczema, Seborrheic Eczema, Nummular Eczema, Neurodermatitis, Stasis Dermatitis, Dyshidrotic Eczema but Atopic Dermatitis is the most common type.

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A burn can be defined as the injury to skin and flesh due to different external factors such as heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation or friction. They usually affect the skin, epidermal tissue and dermis, but severe burns can cause injury to muscle, bone and blood vessel also. Burn management and care is important because they may lead to amputations, disabling, disfiguring, scarring and even death in severe cases. Also, there is an associated risk of secondary problems such as wound infections.

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Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection that results in scaly, flaky and itchy skin. It is also known as ringworm of the foot or tinea pedis. Fungus that causes athlete’s foot is of the genus Trichophyton. It is primarily a feet infection that affects outer layer of foot skin but it can also spread to other body parts, such as scalp, trunk, arms, legs, hands, nails, vagina, mouth, and groin.

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Staging is the process of determining the size, location and spread of tumor. The stages of Breast Cancer range from Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) to Metastatic Breast Cancer. Different treatments are available for each stage. This article discusses the different treatment methods of Breast Cancer according to the stage.

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Your general health and whether you have any other medical problems will determine how long you will stay in the hospital after having breast cancer surgery. Women having a mastectomy and/or axillary lymph node dissection usually stay in the hospital for 1 to 2 nights before being released.

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Experiencing pain after surgery is very common and is usually expected. Severe pain or pain that gradually increases can lead to post surgery complications. Steps can be taken to eliminate or reduce pain after surgery. Pain may remain in rare cases and sometimes the cause cannot be identified. This condition is known as long term pain.

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Outpatient surgery is also known as ambulatory surgery or same day surgery. This type of surgery allows the patient to return home the same day as the surgery. This procedure ensures that a doctor’s time is used efficiently by eliminating hospitalization and reduced medicine prescription.

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At the end of an operation, the surgeon uses stitches, clips or skin glue to bring the skin edges together for healing purposes. There are many types of surgical wounds and your doctor will advise you accordingly regarding the healing process.

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Approximately 15 percent of diabetes patients develop an open sore or wound usually at the bottom of the foot. Six percent of the patients who develop this ulcer can be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer related complications.

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A wound is an injury to the tissue which involves a cut or break in the skin. Treatment varies depending on how the person got the wound and how many layers of the skin are affected. The object of proper wound care is to minimize scarring and ensure that the tissue heals properly.

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Residents who are not willing to cooperate with caregivers during a bath can pose numerous safety challenges to themselves and the caregiver. Here are 10 tips that can make the bathing experience more comfortable for the resident and easier for the caregiver. Caregivers should give a bath in private while ensuring that the resident stays warm and covered. This will cause the resident to feel comfortable and will cooperate with the caregiver.

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Nursing home residents who are unable to re-position themselves while in bed often develop Pressure Ulcers or bed sores. This is an injury to the skin which is caused by constant pressure over a bony area which reduces the blood supply to the area. These residents require special care because pressure ulcers can be painful and the broken skin can also allow infection into the body. If untreated, pressure ulcers can deepen and even expose the bone.

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