A new framework has been published describing the “skills, knowledge and behaviours” needed by health and care professionals to improve care of pressure ulcers and lower limb and surgical wounds. The ...

The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy has launched its first professional credential recognizing expertise in advanced wound care. The Advanced Wound Care Certified, or AWCC, credential ...

A new initiative has been launched to improve outcomes for patients requiring complex wound management. Experts note that the health care system has focused significant resources on reducing surgical ...

This module is designed for registered nurses who are interested in taking a practical approach to improving their underpinning knowledge around wound care and pressure ulcers. It will give nurses the ...

Nurse Chris Zukowski, left, and paramedic Gregory Gordon talk to Parkland biomed students about how they treat a patient in an ambulance and what information needs to be gathered Wednesday, April 3, ...

Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...

Unique programme aims to improve patient care through comprehensive training Dubai, UAE/Doha, Qatar: Smith & Nephew's Wound Care Academy (WCA) returns to the Middle East, with a 5-day event for wound ...

An open wound is any internal or external injury that exposes internal tissue to the external environment. People can sometimes treat acute open wounds at home with medications and natural remedies.