be aware of the early signs of vascular disease Nearly 2% of the population in the United States suffers from chronic wounds. One of the major risk factors for impaired wound healing is vascular disease. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects roughly 12-14% of the general population...
Wound care is an increasingly critical focus within post-acute and long-term care facilities, particularly for residents over age 70, those with mobility limitations, and individuals with multiple health conditions—all at higher risk for wound development. Many long-term care facility residents fit this demographic, with the...
How our Mobile Wound Care Services Make a Difference In long-term care facilities, providing comprehensive and effective wound care is a significant challenge. With an aging population and the prevalence of chronic conditions such as diabetes and vascular diseases, the incidence of wounds that require specialized...
patient overview 87 year old female with eight total venous ulcers to her bilateral lower extremities which had been present for 11 years. wound management Sharp debridement, UltraMIST®, 0.9% cadexomer iodine, absorptive dressings, multilayer compression, collaboration with vascular surgery, cellular and tissue-based products. case presentation The patient is an 87...