A new study out of Seattle Children’s Hospital suggests guidelines to assess and manage the nutrition status of pediatric patients with complex wounds, i.e. pressure ulcers or dehisced surgical wounds. A multidisciplinary team identified key components of the wound healing process: • Formal nutrition assessment to evaluate nutritional needs and intake, weight status, labs, etc. • Multivitamin… Continue reading Nutrition for Pediatric Wound Healing

Optimal nutrition is paramount to wound prevention and helps facilitate wound healing. Malnourishment can bring an increased risk of further injuries.

January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month to encourage donors to give the lifesaving donation of blood. The nation’s supply of blood is often low during the winter months because of travel schedules, winter weather and illness, which can prevent people from donating. Every day in our country, approximately 39,000 units of blood… Continue reading National Blood Donor Month: Giving The Gift Of Life

Adequate nutrition status is paramount to wound prevention and helps to facilitate wound healing. Wound healing requires adequate calorie intake.

Shield HealthCare is pleased to announce the addition of Hollister Wound Care products, in an effort to better serve the needs of customers with the latest advancements in wound care technology. The Hollister wound care product line offered by Shield HealthCare includes foam, hydrocolloid, calcium alginate, hydrogel and contact layer dressings. Hollister wound products are… Continue reading Hollister Wound Care Products Now Available at Shield HealthCare

Adequate nutrition is an important part of wound management. When the body undergoes the healing process it requires extra calories, particularly in the form of protein. Any nutrient deficiencies can aggravate the wound condition and contribute to delayed wound healing. People with wounds, or people caring for wound patients, should keep in mind the benefits… Continue reading Short-term Nutrition Therapy for Wound Healing

Updated October 4, 2018 When it comes to treating wounds, choosing the right wound care dressing is a critical part of the healing process. Shield HealthCare offers a comprehensive line of Advanced Wound Care and Traditional Wound Care dressings from leading companies like 3M, Acelity, ConvaTec, Crawford, Dukal, DermaSciences, Hollister, Lohmann & Rauscher, and Molnlycke. Refer to… Continue reading Wound Care Dressing Reference Guide

When caring for a loved one at home with limited mobility, prevention measures against pressure injuries (also known as bed sores) are an important part of the daily routine. Most often, pressure injuries affect people who are in bed or a wheelchair for a prolonged period. Basically, a pressure injury is an area of skin… Continue reading Preventing Pressure Injuries (aka Bed Sores)

In this article, learn about the 4 phases of the healing process for wound care.

American Cancer Society www.cancer.org 1599 Clifton Road N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329 404-320-333 or 1-800-227-2345 Support groups for patients and their families, transportation programs, at home care items. American Medical Association www.ama-assn.org Association for the Advancement of Wound Care http://aawconline.org/wound-patientcaregiver-resources/ California Association of Health Facilities www.cahf.org Direct Link For The Disabled Hotline www.dcara.org 805-688-1603 Extensive database… Continue reading Wound Links