Why does the wound physician want to change an unstageable wound to a stage 3? An unstageable pressure injury is defined as a wound that is covered by a surface layer of either slough or eschar that ...

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of a pressure ulcer and the stages of pressure ulcers in 2007, including the original 4 stages and adding 2 stages on deep tissue ...

Decubitus ulcers are injuries to the skin that occur when prolonged pressure obstructs blood flow. Decubitus ulcer staging helps doctors determine the best treatment plan for these types of wounds.

Depending on how severe your infection is, MRSA wounds can take from a few days to several months to heal. MRSA infections can range from a minor skin infection to a much more serious systemic ...

Clinicians may have difficulty in determining if a wound is truly a pressure ulcer. It is essential to not only assess the wound, but also perform a complete skin assessment and obtain a history. To ...

Pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin or the soft tissue under the skin. Healthcare professionals also call them “bedsores” and “decubitus ulcers.” They occur with long lasting pressure on a ...

As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called "a-Heal," designed by engineers at the University ...

Patients with bacterial infections successfully treated with RECCE ® 327 (R327) Deadly bacterial pathogens treated with R327 include those identified by the World Health Organization as major threats ...

As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called “a-Heal,” designed by engineers at the University ...