Chronic wounds, like pressure injuries and diabetic foot ulcers, affect more than 6 million people in the U.S.1 When these wounds don’t heal properly, they can lead to serious complications requiring ...

Wound care uses specific dressings and hygiene to prevent wound infections. The wound care team assesses the healing progress of wounds daily. Wound care: When you are admitted to the burn unit, your ...

How Does Vacuum-Assisted Closure Work? ‌Negative pressure wound therapy involves a special dressing connected to a pump that gently draws fluid and infection from the wound. A nurse will: Clean the ...