When eschar is present, what are the best practices for treating pressure injuries that occur on the heel? Approximately one-quarter of all pressure injuries (ulcers) are located on the heel. Pressure ...

Some of the risk factors that may contribute to development of these ulcers include atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking and dyslipidemia. These ulcers are characterized by ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for older adults over the age of 65, diabetes is an important health condition to be aware of as approximately one-quarter of people in ...

The treatment of pressure ulcers begins with a comprehensive assessment of both the patient and the wound. Wounds should be evaluated for stage, size, sinus tracts, necrotic tissue, exudate, and the ...

Post hoc analysis published in the peer-reviewed journal Wounds highlights EscharEx®’s superior clinical performance and comparable safety profile to SANTYL® “These new findings are consistent with my ...