The latest news from our company and the wound care industry.
At Healogics, we understand that proper wound care is essential for preventing complications during the healing journey. One of the most concerning complications is infection, which can delay healing and lead to more serious health issues if left untreated. As specialists in advanced wound care, we’ve helped thousands of patients recognize and address wound infections…
As healthcare professionals dedicated to wound care excellence, we understand that proper pressure ulcer staging is fundamental to delivering effective treatment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. This comprehensive pressure ulcer staging guide will equip you with the knowledge needed to accurately assess, stage, and manage pressure ulcers throughout their development. This pressure ulcer staging and…
Debridement encompasses several distinct methods, each designed to remove necrotic tissue and slough while preserving healthy tissue and promoting optimal wound healing conditions. The primary approaches include surgical debridement, which involves surgical removal using scalpels or scissors for rapid tissue removal; autolytic debridement, which harnesses the body’s natural enzymes and moisture to break down wound…
Slough tissue is a yellowish, soft, and often stringy material that forms in wounds as a result of dead or dying tissue, protein buildup, and bacterial contamination. This devitalized tissue creates a significant barrier to healing by preventing healthy tissue growth, harboring harmful bacteria, and impeding the body’s natural repair mechanisms. Unlike healthy granulation tissue,…
At Healogics, our singular mission is to FIND. TREAT. HEAL.™, so we know the importance of wound healing, which includes healthy granulation tissue. This vibrant, reddish-pink tissue serves as the foundation for wound closure and represents an important milestone in the healing journey. By learning to recognize the signs of healthy versus problematic granulation, we…
Proper wound care helps to prevent infection, minimize pain, and promote faster healing. At Healogics, we specialize in wound care management and understand the importance of using the right products at the right stages. Vaseline, also known as petroleum jelly, is a common and effective product that helps protect wounds by maintaining a moist environment,…
When traditional wound care methods aren’t delivering anticipated results, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) offers a revolutionary approach to healing. At Healogics, we’ve witnessed firsthand how this advanced treatment transforms the healing process for patients with complex wounds. Negative pressure wound therapy represents a significant breakthrough in modern wound care, utilizing controlled vacuum pressure to…
You survived cancer! Luckily, there are more people getting to say these words. Every year, the survivor rate goes up thanks to new advances and improvements in effective treatment options. One of those effective treatment options is radiation therapy. For more than half of patients with cancer, this is the lifeline they need to beat…
It’s well-documented and broadly acknowledged that there are disparities in healthcare, but it’s less clear what can be done to address them. One major disparity is among patients with chronic wounds and resultant amputations. These conditions are more prevalent among people with limited education and low socioeconomic status. But we can make a difference—one patient…
The latest advancements to address stalled wounds include an evidence-based predictive model and a point-of-care tool to detect bacterial load.
