Proteins to Aid the Wound Healing Process by Tim Olszewski MS, RD, LDN Visceral protein status is greatly compromised with a non-healing wound. When albumin and prealbumin are low, the body has a difficult time healing, no matter how much a wound is cleaned or dressed. Having an adequate protein intake may not only aid in the recovery
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The Effects of Diabetes on the Wound Healing Process by Nancy Collins, PhD, RD & Colleen Sloan, RD Diabetes has quickly become one of the most complex health challenges of the 21st century. In 2010, a total of 10.9 million US residents ages 65 years and older were reported to be living with diabetes.1 Currently, it is the
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Overview Nutritional deficiency is the term used when the reserves of nutrients stored in the body are insufficient to support healthy cellular function. A wound acts as a parasite on the body, requiring nutrients to be redirected from their normal functions to use in the various stages of the healing process. However, when the individual is malnourished, any trauma may
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Wound Healing Consists of Four Interconnected Steps by Mark H. DeLegge, MD The wound healing process consists of 4 interconnected steps; hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation and tissue remodeling. Wounds that fail to properly progress through these steps result in delayed wound healing or the formation of chronic wounds. These chronic wounds are often stuck in a “state of inflammation.”
Read moreIdentifying Malnutrition in Time to Make a Difference by Cindy Mulder MS, MSN, RNC, CNP APPROXIMATELY 30% TO 60% of hospitalized patients have protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM)—a condition that increases the time needed to recover from injuries, raises the number of complications, and lengthens hospital stay. But early detection of nutritional deficiencies can improve patient outcomes and decrease healthcare costs. The Prealbumin Advantage
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Going Beyond Dressings With a Balanced Care Plan Douglas Gruen, BS Pharmacy∗ As the largest organ of the body, the human skin protects all subcutaneous tissues. Despite its many attributes, the skin is vulnerable to pressure ulcers. The number of pressure ulcers and venous leg ulcers is on the rise, but healing rates have not improved over
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