This article from WoundSource reviews the most common options for debridement of wounds, including sharp debridement, surgical debridement, autolytic debridement, mechanical debridement and biosurgical debridement methods. The article provides an overview of each type, along with considerations for medical staff, and notes the importance of providing patients with sufficient information to select the best option. https://www.woundsource.com/blog/debridement-options-considerations-in-selecting-debridement-methods ..read more

This article, published by Advances in Skin & Wound Care, provides an overview about burns and current burn care, including types of burns, burn size and depth, potential complications, guidelines for referral, treatment of burn wounds and information about long-term results. https://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/Fulltext/2019/01000/An_Introduction_to_Burn_Care.3.aspx#pdf-link ..read more

The Wound Vac Company seeking surgeons to evaluate new wound care system from Pensar Medical Fernandina Beach, FL – September 10, 2020 — The Wound Vac Company is pleased to announce that the new MicroDoc – a unique, single-patient-use disposable negative pressure wound therapy system that provides portability and discretion for active patients – is now in the final stages of FDA approval. The units, which are made in the U.S. by Pensar Medical, should be universally available in early 2021. Compared with larger, traditional negative pressure units, these smaller systems are lightweight, u ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Scott Bergquist The Wound Vac Company scott@thewoundvaccompany.com 888.684.8227 www.thewoundvaccompany.com   Pure&Clean™ Releases New FDA Cleared Hand Cleanser New addition to established line of environmentally friendly products Fernandina Beach, FL – March 20, 2020 — The Wound Vac Company, an official distributor for the entire line of Pure&Clean™ products, is pleased to announce that Pure&Clean™ has just released a new hand cleanser that uses a proprietary stable solution of 150 ppm electrolyzed hypochlorous acid (HOCl) for effectiveness. Thi ..read more

As concerns arise with the emerging 2019 Coronavirus, officially named COVID-19, the American Healthcare Association (AHCA)/National Centers for Assisted Living (NCAL) are working with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure that members receive necessary supplies and guidance to prevent the spread of this disease. This resource is free and open to AHCA/NCAL members in addition to the public. Membership with AHCA/NCAL is not required to access the materials; however, members of the public will need to create an account to identify personal access to the materials.  To access the A ..read more

Contact: Scott Bergquist The Wound Vac Company scott@thewoundvaccompany.com 888.684.8227 www.thewoundvaccompany.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fernandina Beach, FL – March 3, 2020 — The Wound Vac Company is pleased to announce that they have become an official distributor of the entire line of Pure&Clean products. Based in Nixa, Missouri, Pure&Clean offers effective and eco-friendly wound cleansers, first aid sprays, surface cleansers, sanitizers and disinfectants. Pure&Clean disinfectants/sanitizers are hospital grade and EPA registered to kill all labeled pathogens including C. Diff ..read more

The following article – written by Bonnie Grambow Campbell, DVM, PhD, DACVS College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University and Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MACVSc, MVetSc, DACVS College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University – was presented at the NAVC Conference in 2012 (Small Animal). This article discusses the existing literature on the use of negative pressure wound therapy in veterinary practice, highlights successful cases and notes NPWT’s benefits in the management of traumatic open wounds, dehiscences, flaps and more, making a case for additional study and resea ..read more

This article from Petcaresupplies.com outlines the role of negative pressure wound therapy for pet wounds, including the stages of wound healing, how NPWT is used to aid in and promote faster healing, and the types of wounds that are most suitable for negative pressure treatment. https://www.petcaresupplies.com/blog/the-role-of-negative-pressure-wound-therapy-in-pet-wound-treatment ..read more

The following post from VGM Insurance explores the increased risk of on-the-job injuries for home healthcare workers, which is about 50% higher than for hospital staff. The article discusses the correspondingly high rates of workers’ comp insurance for home health agencies, as well as the reasons for additional risk, and explores options for ensuring homecare worker safety, understanding workers’ compensation policies and reducing insurance costs. https://www.vgminsurance.com/blog/post/reducing-workers-compensation-injuries-and-costs-for-homecare-providers ..read more

The following post outlines how workers’ compensation and social security disability interact. The two benefit systems serve different purposes and are paid for by different entities, but there is often crossover. It’s important to understand how the two work, how they are funded and how to apply, as patients needing negative pressure wound therapy can receive one or both. https://www.wci360.com/the-interaction-of-workers-compensation-and-social-security-disability ..read more