A: As a wound care expert, pressure injury prevention remains at the top of my list. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reported that 2.5 million patients per year experience pressure ...
A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. There are many contributing or ...
A trial supported by Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit explores methods to reduce post-operative surgical site infections.
They occur when blood pressure in the veins of the lower ... bandaging is now the standard treatment for venous leg ulcers, with dressings placed over the actual wound to promote healing.