Oct 7, 2023
Pressure relief and pressure redistribution are important concepts in preventing and managing pressure injuries (also known as bedsores or pressure sores). These terms refer to different strategies and techniques used to alleviate and prevent excessive pressure on a...
Oct 2, 2023
Malnutrition can have a significant impact on wound healing. Proper wound healing is a complex process that involves various cellular and biochemical reactions. When the body is malnourished, it lacks the essential nutrients necessary for these processes, which can...
Sep 24, 2023
There are dozens of wound care products available, and the practitioner is often overwhelmed and confused by the variety of choices. The best way to choose the correct product is understanding the concept of wound bed preparation – a crucial aspect of wound...
Apr 29, 2022
I was honored to present my recent paper on skin failure at the Spring meeting of the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) in Phoenix. The SAWC meeting is an interdisciplinary forum designed for all clinicians who wish to learn state-of-the-art concepts regarding...
Nov 19, 2021
My new paper entitled Skin Failure: Concept Review and Proposed Model is now available electronically ahead of print (EPUB) on the Advances in Skin and Wound Care website, and will appear in print March of 2022. The manuscript reviews the skin failure concept,...
Aug 2, 2021
My recent article in the June issue of Advances in Skin and Wound Care reviews the problem of pressure injury to the ear related to masks. In the article I present a case report of a wound behind the ear of a long-term care resident who sustained a pressure injury to...
