One of the interesting products introduced at Compamed 2012 held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany was aliphatic polyurethane foam for wound management from Bayer MaterialScience. Based on Baymedix FP reactive foam technology, the material is said to have a high absorption rate coupled with fluid retention capability. It is also described by a BMS official [...]

The Wound Center at Casa Grande Regional Medical Center offers multiple therapies. Some patients experience the pressure of deep-sea diving in an oxygen-rich hyperbaric chamber. A few undergo maggot therapy. Maggots are nature’s wound custodians — they clean out the dead stuff. John Morris’ treatment took a different route. “The vac is what we’re trying [...]

Help!  I’m hurt!  Injuries can happen in a split second. Do you have a first aid kit handy?  Everyone should have one at home and in the car, at least, and also at work, school, church or wherever you or your kids spend time.  Be responsible. Make sure you have well-stocked first aid kits in easy-to-locate places.  There are [...]

How do you know when a cut, puncture or scrape needs advanced medical assistance? Although minor injuries rarely require a trip to the emergency room, assessing the danger and reacting appropriately can save wounds from infection or other complications. Step-by-Step First Aid for Cuts  Tips for Simple Wound Care summarized from Mayo Clinic Guidelines 1.  Stop the bleeding.  Apply gentle pressure with a [...]