The Severity Of Dermal Ulcers
The Severity Of Dermal Ulcers A dermal ulcer is a sore that develops on the skin followed by destruction of the tissue surrounding it. Tissue destruction leads to complete loss of skin; the size and...
Home Wound Care
Caring for the body’s largest organ – The Skin
There are natural vitamins and chemicals in the body that help restore and rejuvenate one’s skin. You should be looking to find products that have natural premium ingredients inside that best replicate the same...
Dangers of Pressure Ulcers, Pressure Sores, or Decubitus Ulcers
What are pressure ulcers? Pressure ulcers also referred to as bedsores or pressure sores, are skin and tissue injuries caused by prolonged pressure to the skin. Pressure ulcers are commonly found on the “bony” parts...
Vitamin C – See the benefits!
Vitamin C may be the most familiar of all nutrients for its strong benefits. Since we can’t self produce Vitamin C, we need to absorb it through food or supplements. It is always best...
Understanding Diabetic Foot Ulcers
If you suffer from diabetes understanding the causes and symptoms of a diabetic foot ulcer can prevent long term wound care treatment, hospitalization, or non-traumatic lower extremity amputation. According to the American Podiatric Medical...
3 Tips To Prepare For Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Extra Wide Raised Toilet Seat with Aluminum Legs
You suffer from osteoarthritis and your knee pain is unbearable. After years of limited mobility and the inability to maintain an active lifestyle, you agree to have an orthopedic surgeon examine your knee. The...
Building a Quality First Aid Kit
No home is complete without a first-aid kit. Accidents can happen anytime, and it is important to be prepared for them. A few minutes can make all of the difference, which is why having...
Top 5 Wound Care Products
Kerlix Gauze
Wound care is rather a complex topic especially for the aging population. Wounds can be caused by diseases that cause skin integrity issues or from accidents resulting in injury. In our aging population,...
Diabetes And The Holidays: A Healthy Plan
Diabetes is a highly manageable condition that affects more than 8 percent of the U.S. population -- some 25.8 million Americans. And because it is so common and manageable, we often forget that those...
PU foams for woundcare introduced at Compamed
One of the interesting products introduced at Compamed 2012 held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany was aliphatic polyurethane foam for wound management from Bayer MaterialScience. Based on Baymedix FP reactive foam technology, the material is...
