by Hamza Khalid | May 7, 2024 | Blog
Caring for an infected wound demands immediate and appropriate actions to prevent the spread of infection and promote healing. Understanding how to care for an infected wound involves recognizing signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, heat, pain, and...
by Hamza Khalid | May 7, 2024 | Blog
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), you possess a unique set of skills. In the world of wound care, these skills can take on greater significance. With the right training and experience, the question is not “Can an LPN/LVN be...
by Hamza Khalid | May 7, 2024 | Blog
The proficiency in wound care nursing skills sets apart competent nurses dedicated to quality patient care. These skills include accurate assessment, effective management, and prevention strategies that ensure the best possible outcomes for patients...
by Hamza Khalid | Mar 12, 2024 | Blog, Evidence-Based Blogs
We often treat patients with wounds related to lymphedema in our clinics and educate providers on treatment for this condition. Lymphedema is not uncommon and affects 1 in 1,000 Americans, so full-time providers are bound to encounter this condition in our wound care...
by Hamza Khalid | Feb 3, 2024 | Blog, Evidence-Based Blogs
WARNING: VERY GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW. PLEASE PROCEED AND SCROLL WITH CAUTION! – Background and History – Acetic acid (AC) is present in vinegar in 3-5% concentrations – AC solution was used over 100 years ago for the treatment of war-wound infections,...
by Hamza Khalid | Jan 4, 2024 | Blog, Evidence-Based Blogs
The subject of Pseudomonas overgrowth/wound infection comes up often in our patient population. Acetic Acid is an effective treatment for many of these cases and can prevent the need for antibiotics, with their attendant costs and potential complications. Below, find...
