A nonprofit organization composed of clinical and basic scientists and wound care specialists, the mission of the WHS is to improve wound healing outcomes through science, professional education, …

Use foam dressing if the wound is draining heavily. Change dressing once or twice a day if wound is heavily exudating. As the wound heals and exudation is reduced, dressing changes can be made …

May 29, 2025 · To ensure proper healing through the expected stages, the wound base should be well vascularized, free of devitalized tissue, clear of infectious burdens, and have appropriate hydration.

The Foundation funded the creation of wound healing guidelines for acute wounds, chronic wounds and prevention of wounds by best practices and evidence. These guidelines are freely available to …

Feb 1, 2023 · Five key considerations—clean vs. sterile technique, hydrofiber vs. alginate dressing, negative pressure therapy and fistula management, co-morbidity management, and pressure injury …

Presented in a structured format, this is a useful guide for clinicians and learners in all patient care settings. Recent Advances: Recent advances in the management of acute wounds have centered on …

Below you will find wound care resources, including the AAWC Guidelines and Educational Brochures created by volunteer AAWC leaders to advance the practice of wound care.

Active wound care procedures are performed to remove devitalized and/or necrotic tissue to promote healing. Debridement is the removal of foreign material and/or devitalized or contaminated tissue …

Chronic wounds are challenging for patients to live with, complex for healthcare professionals to manage and expensive for society to treat. A group of wound care experts developed a practical and …

Sep 24, 2024 · Management of Wounds in Patients With Lower Extremity Arterial Disease. It is part of the Society’s Clinical Practice Guideline Series. This article presents an overview of the systematic …