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Wound Care

A non-profit association that promotes excellence in wound care education, clinical practice and research

Advice for use of the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk

Assessment, debridement, cleansing, nutrition, etc

The National Examination for Board Certification in Wound Management

Explanation of decubitus ulcers or

Nursing care, prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers

American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons clinical treatment guidelines

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment & Treatment

Pressure ulcer research: etiology, assessment & early intervention

Most errors and omissions in wound care can be avoided

Text of the Quick Reference Guide

Provides multidisciplinary leadership for improved patient outcomes in pressure ulcer prevention and management

A nursing standard of practice protocol

The following ostomy education booklets are available online

Outlines stage one and two pressure sores - includes illustrations

Prevention and treatment guidelines

Explanations with photographs

Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH Tool)

Understand the factors involved in selecting an appropriate dressing for a particular wound

Certification requirements for the WCC

Designed for health care professionals

Three forums on different wound care topics

Learn about moist wound healing, access a product and manufacturer index, view photographs

Educational articles for healthcare providers and patients

Guidance from the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation

A series of articles related to wound care and pressure ulcers

Archives of WOCN position statements and fact sheets