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Wound Care

Here's a little wound care information we have gathered. You'll find info on diabetes and ulcers, wound protocols, wound treatments, facts, foot care and lots of other useful information.

Just scroll down and click on any link that interests you.

Chronic Wounds

Chronic Wounds
Approximately five million Americans suffer from chronic open sores. Here is a list of the 6 most common chronic wounds with a brief description.

Diabetes and Ulcers

Diabetes and Wound Care
This is a big topic. Diabetics are at a greater risk of developing chronic wounds because of poor circulation, primarily on the feet. Diabetic ulcers are the most common foot injuries leading to lower extremity amputation. Click here for a definition of ulcers, common treatments and prevention tips.

Foot Care FAQ
We get asked a lot about foot care and wound prevention. We pulled together the most asked questions and put them here.

Wound Care Protocols

Wound Care Protocols
We managed to find a few sites that offer good wound care protocols. This is a wonderful resource site for wound care.

Rural Family Medicine
To be honest we don't know much about this site. It offers really good wound care protocols from reputable sources but we don't know who owns the site. But, if you're interested, here it is.

Topical Agents

Things You Should Know about Topical Agents
There are things that you might be using on your wounds that are not the best choices. We have a page here to help you out.

Wound Care Facts

Facts on Wound Care - Chronic Wounds
This one gives you the facts for chronic wounds.

Facts on Wound Care - Acute Wounds
This one is for acute wounds. What's an acute wound? If you cut yourself in the kitchen, that's an acute wound.

Wound Treatment Methods

Wound Treatment Methods
Here is a list of the most common wound treatments available today.

A Few Last Things

Taking Care of Your Wound.
For the visual crowd there is a production company up in British Columbia that makes a DVD on wound care. It is designed with the patient in mind. To help the patient learn proper techniques, what to look for, how to dress a wound, etc. We liked it. It's reasonably priced and offers some great information. It would be useful for a patient that is first learning to deal with their wound or for medical professionals to give to patients.

The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC).
Last but not least we have the AAWC. They are a tremendous resource for both the medical, professional and the patient. You can download their brochure, The ABC's of Skin and Wound Care, here.

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