Treating Wounds with Absorbent Alginate Dressing
- Venous Stasis
- March 30, 2018
What is Alginate Dressing? Absorbent Alginate dressing is typically used as a dressing for chronic to acute wounds. The alginate dressings work well as when they are put onto the wound they immediately begin forming a firm, moist gel also known as a hydrophilic gel which is both highly absorbent... Read More
Venous Stasis Dermatitis
- Venous Stasis
- January 29, 2018
What Is Venous Stasis Dermatitis? Venous stasis dermatitis is a long-term condition that can cause a variety of health issues within the skin, such as itchiness, pain and inflammation, ulcers, and more. Left untreated, it can cause serious complications. Although venous stasis dermatitis is most... Read More
Venous Stasis Ulcer Formation and Management
- Venous Stasis
- January 22, 2018
What Are Venous Stasis Ulcers? Venous stasis ulcer, also referred to as stasis ulcer, venous insufficiency ulcer, or varicose vein ulcer is an open skin sore that can appear as a result of venous stasis in the leg veins. Venous stasis ulcers are most often associated with chronic venous insufficiency... Read More