Wound Dressing Types: How to Choose by Exudate, Depth, and Wound Bed
Compare wound dressing types by exudate, depth, wound condition, and skin tolerance, including film, foam, hydrogel, alginate, and contact layers.
Granulation Tissue in Wound Healing: Healthy vs Hypergranulation, Slough, and Eschar
Granulation tissue is the new, vascular tissue that fills an open wound as it heals. Healthy granulation is usually a welcome sign, but color alone cannot tell you whether a wound is progressing normally. Red tissue may be healthy granulation, fragile hypergranulation, inflammation, or another abnormal change; yellow or black tissue may represent slough or…
How Long Does It Take for a Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) to Heal?
When you or someone you care for develops a pressure ulcer (also called a bedsore or pressure injury), one of the first questions is: how long will it take to heal? There is no single answer. Recovery depends mainly on the stage of the ulcer, but also on the person’s overall health and the quality…
How to Prevent Bedsores at Home: A Caregiver Guide
When a loved one is bedridden, uses a wheelchair, or has limited mobility, preventing bedsores is one of the most important things you can do at home. A bedsore (also called a pressure ulcer or pressure injury) can begin to form in as little as 2 hours of unrelieved pressureโand once it opens, it can…
Pressure Injury Warning Signs: How to Spot a Bedsore Early (Including on Darker Skin)
If you care for someone who is bedridden, uses a wheelchair, or has limited mobility, learning to recognize a pressure injury (also called a bedsore or pressure ulcer) early can prevent weeks of pain and serious complications. A pressure injury is not a minor skin problemโonce the skin breaks down it can quickly progress to…
Nursing Care Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Stages
Pressure ulcers โ also called bedsores or pressure injuries โ are localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by sustained pressure over a bony prominence. For clinical staff, the work comes down to three things this guide focuses on: assessing risk, staging accurately, and matching the right treatment to each stage. Getting the…
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