Wound Care Videos
Wound Care Blogs
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How to Treat Skin Macerations at Home
Have you ever been in the water too long and noticed that your skin looks... Read more
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Acute to Chronic: The Importance of Assessing Non-Healing Wounds
Chronic wounds are injuries to the skin or deeper tissues that are not healing in... Read more
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Why is My Wound Not Healing?
You may wonder, “why is my wound not healing?”. Generally, wounds can heal alone, especi Read more
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MediUSA Partnership Announcement
Medical Monks has always been keen to partner with manufacturers that share our passion for... Read more
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How to Treat Skin Tears
Skin tears are a very common wound care complication among older patients. Often caused by... Read more
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The Important Role of Collagen in Wound Healing
Wounds heal naturally as the body restores damaged tissue. In general, wound healing comprises a... Read more
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When Is it Time to Get Treatment for PAD?
If you suspect you have peripheral artery disease (PAD) symptoms, you may be wondering if... Read more
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When to Use Medical Adhesive Removers
Medical adhesives play a key role in patient care. They can be found in any... Read more
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Hydrofiber vs. Calcium Alginate Dressings
For medium- to heavy-exudate wounds, Hydrofiber® and calcium alginate dressings are two common solu Read more
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The Monks Explore Biofilm
Advanced wound care is one of our specialties here at Medical Monks. Often, the aim... Read more
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What are Xeroform Petrolatum Dressings?
Xeroform Petrolatum Dressings are a primary, non-adherent solution for creating an ideal wound heali Read more
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Uses for Calmoseptine Cream Ointment
Using menthol and zinc oxide as active ingredients, Calmoseptine® Ointment creates a barrier on the Read more
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The Methods of Wound Debridement
Chronic wounds are, by definition, difficult to heal. An entire area of medical specialty is... Read more
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Hydrogel Wound Dressings – When, Why & How to Use Them
Hydrogel wound dressings aid in the healing process by providing a moist environment and non-adheren Read more
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Wound Dressing Changes – Minimize Pain & Maximize Care
Wound dressing changes can often be a source of discomfort for patients. Simply dressing wounds... Read more
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Wound Packing Strips – Uses and Applications
Medical packing strips are an important part of wound care. This article explores the types... Read more
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How to Manage a Highly Exuding Wound
Exudate management is a key factor in treating patients with hard-to-heal wounds. Exudate plays an.. Read more
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Mepilex Border Has Been Discontinued. Meet Mepilex Border Flex.
Mölnlycke’s Mepilex Border has long been an industry leader in the field of advanced wound... Read more
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Pressure Ulcers: Treatment and Prevention
Despite greater-than-ever awareness of the issue, pressure ulcers remain a significant problem in ho Read more
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wound Care
Although treatments for diabetes continue to improve, diabetic foot ulcers remain a frequent occurre Read more
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Wound Cleanser or Normal Saline?
Wound cleansing involves more than simply rinsing a cut under water. In fact, the process... Read more
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How to Prevent Skin Damage from Medical Adhesive
Medical adhesive related skin injury (MARSI) is an extremely common, yet under-recognized medical co Read more
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8 Reasons Why Your Wound Won’t Heal
The human body has an incredible capacity for healing. For this reason, most assume that... Read more
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Choosing a Hydrolyzed Collagen
From our friends at Sanara MedTech: Wound healing is a complex, multi-stage process toward skin... Read more
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How to Clean and Disinfect a Wound
When a wound occurs – be it a cut, abrasion, laceration or burn – it... Read more
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How to Use a Shower Protection Cover
Patients who have recently experienced an injury or undergone a medical procedure are often left... Read more
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How 3M Products Can Help Heal a Venous Leg Ulcer
What is a venous leg ulcer? A venous leg ulcer (VLU) is an open skin... Read more
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How to Use Multi-Layer Compression Bandaging to Treat Lymphedema
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is a chronic swelling condition which affects over 5 million American Read more
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How to Treat and Care for Minor Burns
Anyone moderately familiar with first aid understands that burns occur in varying degrees. First-deg Read more
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Compression Bandages: What Are They and What Do They Do?
A compression bandage, sometimes referred to as a Tensor bandage, is an elastic strip or... Read more
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Is It an Arterial or Venous Ulcer?
Although there are several types of ulcers that can develop on the lower extremities, venous... Read more
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The Medical Monks Guide to Gauze
One of the oldest, most tried-and-true methods of wound covering, gauze has been in use... Read more
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Medical Monks Meets Sanara MedTech
From time to time here at Medical Monks, we like to highlight new and exciting... Read more
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The Monks Look At Collagen Dressings
Wounds can be very stubborn. If you’re shopping for advanced wound care supplies, chances are... Read more
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Manuka Honey: A Primer
It may seem strange to think of honey, a syrupy-sweet kitchen staple, as any kind... Read more
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Hydrocolloids: A Primer
If you’ve ever seen a medical professional regarding a stubborn wound, you’ve probably heard the Read more
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What You Need to Know to Better Manage Your Radiation Dermatitis
As a cancer patient undergoing radiation treatment for your condition, you may develop skin issues.. Read more
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Recent Changes in Medical Grade Honey Reimbursement
Recent Changes in Medical Grade Honey Reimbursement – What you as a Consumer Need to... Read more
Wound Care Links
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The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care
WIN (Wounds In Need) Are you suffering from a wound, like an ulcer or a... Read more
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The American Burn Association (ABA)
The American Burn Association (ABA) and its members dedicate their efforts and resources to promotin Read more
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Debra of America
The mission of Debra of America is to improve the quality of life for all... Read more
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Hope of Healing Foundation
Founded in 2007 after three independent Cincinnati physicians, each using their own area of expertis Read more
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Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program (LEAP)
Comprehensive program that can dramatically reduce lower extremity amputations in individuals with H Read more
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The American Diabetes Association
Leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by... Read more
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The Amputee Coalition
Reaches out to and empowers people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential... Read more
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The National Lymphadema Network
Internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1988 by Saskia R.J. Thiadens, RN, to p Read more
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woundsource.com
Provides condition and product information from over 200 wound care product manufacturers. The site Read more
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Aging Life Care Journal – Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
The ALCJ develops expertise; enhances the success of members; shares a unique knowledge base; and... Read more
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Well Spouse Foundation
Well Spouse is a national, not for profit membership organization that gives support to wives,... Read more
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Inspire.com
Inspire, an online community that connects medical patients, family members, caregivers, and profess Read more
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Caregiver Action Network
The nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the. Read more
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Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Founded in 1968, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) is a professional, internati Read more
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American Physical Therapy Association
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is an individual membership professional organizati Read more