Nurses must be able to assess tissue condition, wound size, and signs of infection, and choose and apply various dressings, while also managing pain and preventing complications. Gain these skills and ...

Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...

Occasional cuts and other types of wounds happen, and the best way to help prevent them from getting infected is by cleaning them with lukewarm water and mild soap. However, if a wound does get ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that causes abscesses where your skin rubs together, such as in your armpits or groin. This treatment can result in deeper wounds that can ...

At University of Utah Health, our team of highly trained physical therapists has years of experience and specialized training in lymphedema therapy and wound care. Our friendly and compassionate ...