How Can a Wound Specialist Help with Healing Radiation Wounds
An estimated 50% of those diagnosed with cancer receive radiation treatment as part of their care plan. And while radiation is used to kill cancer cells, it also kills healthy vascular cells and skin as a result. In fact, 95% of patients who undergo radiation therapy experience skin injuries. As radiation treatments and cancer survival […]
When Should You Refer a Burn Injury to a Burn Specialist?
When Should You Refer a Burn Injury to a Burn Specialist? Burn injuries range in types and severities, from superficial minor burns to deep tissue critical burns. Some burns can elicit immune and inflammatory responses, metabolic changes, and distributive shock that can be challenging to manage and even lead to multiple organ failure. Knowing when […]
