In a previous blog, we explored the educational strategies we at Wound Care Advantage have implemented within our network using gamification and positive reinforcement. Since then, because of the outstanding success of our Luvo Points program, we’ve continued redefining what wound care education can look like. And to us, it came down to entertainment and … Continued
When a patient with diabetes develops osteomyelitis, or a bone infection of the foot, early diagnosis and treatment can help avoid catastrophic consequences. When an infection develops in ulcerated soft tissues, it can quickly spread to the bone. A lack of blood flow deprives the area of bacteria-fighting oxygen, putting the patient at risk of … Continued
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem that affects over 8.5 million U.S. adults and it has a 5 times higher mortality rate than leading cancers. Stemming from fatty build-up, or atherosclerosis, in the arteries, PAD causes blood vessels in the limbs to narrow. This can significantly reduce blood flow which can lead … Continued
Come August with the sweltering temperature, it’s either in-door, in-water, or in-the-dark activities only to beat that late summer heat. However, whether you are scampering across the “cool” deck to the pool, or finally kicking back on the patio after the sun goes down, the heat is still there. And so is the risk of … Continued
A Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI) is a pressure injury that develops during a patient’s stay in a medical facility, or is not recorded during admission. A pressure injury is defined by the National Pressure Injury Coalition as, “localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue, usually over a bony prominence or related to … Continued
Road trips are a summer fan favorite to get to far out destinations, and they are an excellent time to practice singing skills, sit for long periods of time, load up on junk food, and sugary drinks that promise energy. [Surf wagon coming to a severe stop 🛑] buuuuut, that is not the perfect woundless … Continued
Father’s Day Edition It was a hot and balmy day in Southern Nevada, as I was entering my last year of my undergraduate studies at the university, obviously not in science, when I learned that gangrene was not a disease that you only heard about in movies, but a real infection that plagues thousands of … Continued
Wound Care Advantage is excited to highlight Wound Healing Awareness Month (WHAM) in June. WHAM is a time to recognize all of those that are paddling through the rough waters of the healing process trying to catch a break. So, to truly celebrate Wound Healing Awareness Month, WCA wants to tip our surfboards to those … Continued
It is no secret that as we age, our bodies undergo changes that can increase the risk of developing health related issues. One of these health concerns is the susceptibility of forming a chronic wound. Chronic wounds are wounds that fail to heal within three months or more. They can be painful, debilitating, and can … Continued
