Knowing how to control bleeding quickly and effectively—and having the right equipment on hand—saves lives in the case of a traumatic accident. There are several effective ways to control bleeding in ...

Tunnels underneath the skin’s surface mean yourwound isn’t healing well. Tissue is being damaged, and without the right care, even more serious complications can occur. An open wound is an unsettling ...

To reduce discomfort for patients who need their skin abscess repacked with gauze strip: (1) Pull out old packing. (2) If wound is not clean, gently irrigate with saline. (3) Using a needleless ...

How the Xstat 30 wound dressing works--Courtesy of RevMedX Startup RevMedX has won FDA clearance for its Xstat 30 wound dressing. It's a syringe-like device that fits into gunshot and shrapnel wounds; ...

A direct comparison of ordnance gelatin blocks and porcine hind limbs showed significant differences in permanent cavities, temporary cavities and the infiltration depth of barium titanate particles.

Wounds in the mouth heal with lightning speed compared to those in the skin. Now researchers have found that cells in the oral cavity are primed and ready for repair with key molecules set to go at ...