Diabetic foot ulcers are formed when the skin tissue in the foot area breaks down and exposes the layers beneath it. When diabetes is not managed properly with diet, exercise, and insulin based treatments, it can cause various complications. One such complication is the Foot Ulcer. Foot ulcers usually develop under the big toes and…
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Diabetes makes people more likely to have foot ulcers. Ulcers are open sores on the skin that don’t heal the way they should. If ulcers are left untreated, it may become severe. It is believed that between 14-24 percent of people with diabetes are likely to develop an ulcer and have their lower limb amputated.…
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Approximately 15% of people with diabetes are prone to foot ulcers. A diabetic foot ulcer is most commonly
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Pressure Ulcers, also known as Bedsores, usually form when anyone sits or lays down in one position for too long.
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Bedsore Meaning Many people might not be familiar with the term Pressure Ulcer or Decubitus Ulcer. It is nothing but Bedsores, an injury caused to the skin when blood flow is disrupted to that area because of sitting or lying in one position for a long time Bedsores Causes Bedsores develop in areas where the…
Read articleFoot Ulcers result from the breakdown of the skin and tissues of the feet and ankles and can get infected. These will not heal quickly and might return over a long period. It is essential to detect and treat foot ulcers early to prevent them from infection and worsening. Foot ulcers in Diabetes patients and…
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Broad-spectrum wound care is associated with managing different kinds of issues that may arise in relation to the wound. This includes the diagnosis of types of wounds, prescribing proper wound care dressings as well as wound infection treatment. Wound pain management is an important part of healing that directly affects patient comfort. Maintaining a healthy…
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How do venous leg ulcers develop? Open wounds occurring due to venous insufficiency require specialized medical attention to aid wound healing as well as for everyday care. Venous leg ulcers are diagnosed in more than 1% of the global adult population each year. They mostly affect the elderly and can cause significant health complications if…
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The COVID 19 pandemic has affected lives across the globe in ways previously unimagined. For healthcare facilities and providers, COVID 19 patient care has been of top priority since the outbreak started. This has led to many other essential services like wound care being affected. Wound management is extremely crucial for patients having chronic, heavily exudating…
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Pressure ulcers, or commonly known as bedsores, is a condition that affects millions of people globally every year. It is caused by reduced blood flow to the skin, marked by discoloration or open wounds. People that spend long hours without movement, like, patients lying in a certain position for extended periods are the most prone to pressure…
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A collaborative study with Harvard Medical School