We firmly believe that patients who are educated and informed about their condition have a higher chance of healing and prevention. In this section, we provide wound care education that will empower you to be an informed partner with your care team.
Pressure ulcers are among the most challenging complications in healthcare today, affecting millions of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care settings each year. These painful wounds, also known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers, can develop in as little as two hours and significantly impact quality of life, mobility, and overall health. At Healogics, we understand the physical…
When your body heals a wound, it sometimes produces too much collagen, creating a raised, firm scar that stays within the original injury borders. These hypertrophic scars differ from keloids, which grow beyond wound edges and rarely shrink on their own. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, a burn, or an injury, these prominent scars can…
When caring for wounds, the approach you choose can make the difference between optimal healing and prolonged recovery. At Healogics, we understand that moist wound healing represents a fundamental shift from traditional wound care methods, offering patients faster recovery times and significantly reduced scarring. Our mission is FIND. TREAT. HEAL.™, and we believe that understanding…
Accurate wound measurement is the cornerstone of effective wound care management. At Healogics, we know that precise assessment has a direct impact on treatment decisions, healing outcomes, and patient quality of life. When it comes to complex wound presentations, particularly undermining wounds, measurement becomes even more critical. We recognize the challenges both patients and caregivers…
At Healogics, we understand better than anyone that your body has an amazing ability to repair itself, although the process is complex and can be fragile. We have found that it’s helpful to understand how this process works if you or someone you love has a wound. The stages of wound healing are a fascinating…
When caring for patients with complex wounds, we understand that accurate identification and assessment of pressure injuries is fundamental to successful treatment outcomes. An unstageable pressure ulcer represents one of the most challenging wound types to evaluate and manage, requiring specialized expertise and comprehensive care protocols. At Healogics, our FIND. TREAT. HEAL.™ mission drives us…
At our wound care centers, we believe that prevention is crucial to maintaining leg health and avoiding the development or recurrence of arterial and venous ulcers. While each patient’s needs are unique, there are general strategies that can help reduce the risk of ulcer formation. Our specialists can provide personalized advice based on your individual…
Accurate diagnosis is a crucial first step in managing leg ulcers. Healthcare professionals use various diagnostic techniques to determine whether an ulcer is arterial, venous, or of another origin. This information guides treatment decisions and helps predict outcomes. Common Diagnostic Methods Physical Examination: Visual inspection of the ulcer and surrounding skin Assessment of pulses, skin…
What is Wound Debridement? Wound debridement is the process of removing dead tissue from wounds. The dead tissue may be black, gray, yellow, tan, or white. Foreign material may also be on the wound. It may need to be removed. Your wound care doctor will let you know if dead tissue needs to be removed…
Wondering how to heal wounds faster? There are several steps you can take. Research proves that wounds heal faster when patients stay involved in their care and follow their doctor’s advice. The most important way to help your wound heal is by keeping every scheduled appointment. However, you also need to follow good wound care…
