Approximately five million
Americans suffer from chronic open sores that can become
seriously infected, gangrenous and in some cases require
amputation. This is often due to limited blood flow which can
slow the body's own healing process. Many patients seek
professional help for wounds that have not healed after months
of standard wound treatment.
In the majority of patients, treatment programs produce complete
healing, usually with a few months.
Accu-Ruler-Designed
by nurses, for nurses and other medical professionals. Accu-Ruler
is the only wound measurement device approved by ALSNA
(American Long Term and Subacute Nurses Association).
American
Academy of Wound Management-A national multidisciplinary
certifying board for healthcare professionals involved in
wound care. Board certification is available to physicians,
nurses.....and others.
Association
for the Advancement of Wound Care- Provides forums for
fostering excellence in clinical practice, education,
research, and public policy initiatives related to the care
of patients with wounds or who have wounds.
Center
For Locomotion Studies-Clearinghouse of information on
the diabetic foot and locomotion. A favorite Web site for
directing patients to information on the diabetic foot.
Chronic
Wound Healing-An online tutorial in assessing, debriding,
cleaning, & caring for pressure ulcers. Includes
Nutrition info, wet dressing info, and graphic descriptive
photos.
ConvaTec-
Valuable information on ostomy, wound and skin care.
Dermatology
& Skin Care-Information related to skin diseases,
infections, pressure ulcers, clinical dermatology, and
online nursing ceu's.
Foot
& Ankle Institute of Utah- Wound Care. Appropriate
Wound Dressing. Wound Debridement. Printable foot care
patient education information, diabetic foot center offers
case studies as well as patient education info.
Hollister
Wound Care Resources- Wound care algorithms and
protocols for nurses by a product manufacturer. Resource
center also has ostomy pamphlets for patients.
How
The Body Heals- This publication clearly
educates-informers the medical professional and consumer on
how the body's natural healing processes actually work in
easy to understand language. Can be ordered for free from
WoundHEAL.com.
The
Regulation Of Wound Healing-(UFla Grand Rounds
Online)-All wounds heal using a combination of three
mechanisms. Lectures and quiz about wound healing.
National
Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel-Provides
multidisciplinary leadership for improved patient outcomes
in pressure ulcer prevention and management through
Education, Public Policy, & Research. Site provides
information about educational conferences, products,
research & grants.
Ostomy
Wound Management Online- The official journal of the
Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, offers
online articles, cme & ce credits, and other reports
to stimulate research and foster enhanced wound-healing
outcomes.
Pressure
Ulcer Healing Chart & PUSH Tool 3.0-Printable
quick, reliable tools to monitor the change in pressure
ulcer status over time: Staging, Healing Chart, Graph
& Instructions. [Source: National Pressure Ulcer
Advisory Panel].
Pressure
Ulcer Prevention Page-Site features some interesting
information pertaining to pressure ulcer prevention from
a nursing research perspective.
Proper
Documentation Of Pressure Ulcers-Proper
documentation is necessary for medical, legal and
reimbursement reasons, this excellent guide to how &
what to chart about pressure ulcers will help you do it
well.
Taking
Care of Pressure Sores-Excellent guide to stages of
pressure sores and how to care for them as well as very
useful information for patients.
Wounds1-Wound
care related site with interactive wound assessment
guide, wound news, pressure ulcer and burn resource
centers.
Woundcare,
Infection Control, DVT, Leg Ulcers & Atopic Eczema-
A reference source for all grades of Health Care
Professionals with an interest in Wounds, Wound care,
Leg Ulcers & related Tissue Viability type subjects.
Essays, articles, case studies & news.
Wound Management Programs Save Lives and Limbs-
When Greg Owen was referred to the Ingham Regional Wound Care Center in Lansing, Mich., he was in danger of losing his toe, possibly his foot, to one of the most devastating complications of diabetes -- chronic wounds. [Wound
Management & Diabetes Wound Care Article]
Wound
Practice Management Resource Guide-The Wound
Management Practice Resource Centre is intended to act
as a resource for anyone with an interest in wound
management and woundcare.
World
Wide Wounds-An Internet-only electronic woundcare
journal. Extremely useful resource for dressing
materials and practical wound management information
broken down by presenting problem area.
Wound
Care Institute-Good information related to the
advancement of wound healing and diabetic foot
pathology.
Wound
Care Information Network-Information
on patients support groups, wound care jobs, how wounds
heal, proper documentation of ulcers, AHCPR Pressure
Ulcer Treatment Guidelines, information on wound care
products and supplies.
WoundCareJobs.com- A global resource for job seekers who
wish to advance their careers within the wound and skin care
industry.
Wound,
Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society -Consultant
registry for nurses interested in doing consultation,
terrific articles, lots of resources, legislative
updates & activism, certification review. Highly
recommend this site.
WoundTx-Comprehensive
wound care portal featuring the Wound Digest, the Wound
Journal Club and other resources useful to clinicians
and their patients.
WOUND CARE RESOURCES
