Author: Optimum Wound care

What we know about diabetes in Kentucky? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2020, an estimated 12.5% of adults in Kentucky have been diagnosed with diabetes. Here are some additional diabetes facts specific to Kentucky: Prevalence: Kentucky has a higher prevalence of diabetes compared to the national average. The […]

Amniotic membrane dressing is a type of biologic wound dressing that is made from the inner layer of the human placenta, which contains amniotic membrane. This membrane is rich in growth factors, cytokines, and extracellular matrix components that have been shown to promote wound healing and reduce inflammation. Amniotic membrane dressings are used to treat […]

The Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) is a non-invasive diagnostic tool used to evaluate the perfusion or blood flow to the lower limbs. It is measured by comparing the blood pressure in the ankle to the blood pressure in the arm. An ABI test result of 0.9 to 1.4 indicates normal blood flow, while a result […]

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LYMPHEDEMA Introduction Lymphedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling in arms and legs due to the abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid usually evacuated from the lymphatic system. If you want to know more about it, continue your reading.   The most common symptom is swelling of the arms […]

Advanced Wound Dressing Wound dressing is more than using gauze or a cotton swab and antiseptics. In the last few years, the science of effective dressing has evolved significantly. Moreover, researchers now know that one size does not fit all. Every wound is unique and requires different kinds of an advanced wound dressing. For example, […]

Colostomy It is a surgical procedure in which a part of the colon is diverted through an opening in the abdominal wall, creating a stoma. This allows stool or waste materials to bypass the rectum and anus. Colostomy helps manage conditions that affect the large intestine, such as colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, or inflammatory bowel disease. […]

The US is among the most obese nation in the world. Consequently, many in the country are living with diabetes and diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). Studies suggest that more than 11% of the US population, that is, more than 37 million people, are living with diabetes. DFU is a relatively common diabetes complication caused by […]

Pressure injuries also called bedsores or pressure ulcers, are chronic skin surface issues due to prolonged pressure. Such kind of pressure injury mainly occurs in bedridden individuals. Such injuries are more likely to occur over the protruding bony parts of the body like the hips, elbow, tailbone, and so on. Since pressure injuries mainly occur […]