The latest news from our company and the wound care industry.
When you’re living with diabetes, understanding potential complications is an important part of protecting your health. Diabetic gangrene represents one of the most serious complications that can arise, but with early detection and proper care, many cases can be prevented or effectively treated. At Healogics, our FIND. TREAT. HEAL.™ mission drives us to provide you…
When you’re recovering from a wound, whether it’s a surgical incision, diabetic ulcer, or injury, your diet plays a more significant role than you might realize. At Healogics, we’ve been healing wounds for almost 30 Years, and throughout our history, we’ve observed that patients who pay attention to their nutrition typically experience faster, more complete…
When you’re dealing with a wound that won’t heal or facing complications from diabetes, radiation, or infection, you may have heard about hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) as a potential treatment option. This advanced medical therapy has gained recognition for its remarkable ability to accelerate healing and recovery, but you might wonder: how does hyperbaric oxygen…
If you or a loved one is preparing for or recovering from a skin graft procedure, knowing what to expect during the healing process can provide comfort and confidence. At Healogics, we specialize in advanced wound care and believe that knowledge is power on any healing journey. Our mission is simple: FIND. TREAT. HEAL.™ We’re here to guide you through each stage…
When you’re managing a wound, understanding what your body is telling you through drainage can make a big difference in your healing journey. At Healogics, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping patients and caregivers recognize the important signs that wounds communicate through their drainage patterns. Our mission is simple: FIND. TREAT. HEAL.™ Wound drainage is a natural part of the healing process, and each…
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…
