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Essential Clinical Guides

Empowering Point‑of‑Care Excellence

Quick-reference tools designed to elevate clinical decision-making, enhance patient care, and support wound healing success at the bedside.

Sample pages from the Essential Clinical Guides, including Pressure Injury Staging, Wound Infection, and Diabetic Wound Characteristics

ESSENTIAL CLINICAL GUIDES

Empowering Point-Of-Care Excellence

Quick-reference tools designed to elevate clinical decision-making, enhance patient care, and support wound healing success at the bedside.

ESSENTIAL CLINICAL GUIDES

Empowering Point-Of-Care Excellence

Quick-reference tools designed to elevate clinical decision-making, enhance patient care, and support wound healing success at the bedside.

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Assessment & Staging

7 guides · digital download

Anatomical Roadmap guide preview

Anatomical Roadmap

Simplifies body landmarks, movement and location terms to support accurate assessment and consistent documentation.

MASD vs Pressure Injury guide preview

MASD vs Pressure Injury

Distinguish moisture-associated skin damage from pressure injuries by cause, location, appearance, and staging.

Pressure Injury Staging guide preview

Pressure Injury Staging

Quickly stage pressure injuries from redness to exposed bone, and document accurately to prevent progression.

Skin Lesions guide preview

Skin Lesions

Identify skin lesions with confidence: key types, appearances, and warning signs for accurate assessment.

Skin Tear Categories guide preview

Skin Tear Categories

Classify and treat skin tears by severity, from intact to fully missing flaps, with clear dressing guidance.

Tissue Types guide preview

Tissue Types

Recognize granulation, slough, eschar, and epithelial tissue to assess healing stages and guide treatment.

Wound Edges guide preview

Wound Edges

Use edge appearance to assess healing progress and detect underlying complications early.

Wound Types & Conditions

7 guides · digital download

Body Fold Management guide preview

Body Fold Management

Manage moisture, friction, and irritation in body folds while recognizing early signs of skin breakdown.

CEAP Classification guide preview

CEAP Classification

Recognize and classify chronic venous disease from early vein changes through edema, skin changes, and ulceration.

Diabetic Wound Characteristics guide preview

Diabetic Wound Characteristics

Recognize and assess diabetic wounds by identifying callused edges, slow healing, and a high risk of infection.

Healthy Feet Tips guide preview

Healthy Feet Tips

Daily inspection, gentle hygiene, and smart shoe choices that help prevent complications and protect mobility.

Lower Extremity Ulcers guide preview

Lower Extremity Ulcers

Identify arterial, venous, and neuropathic (diabetic) ulcers by location, appearance, and key characteristics.

Lymphedema guide preview

Lymphedema

Recognize and manage lymphedema early. Compression, not antibiotics, is key to reducing chronic swelling.

Wound Infection: Signs & Symptoms guide preview

Wound Infection: Signs & Symptoms

Recognize changes in drainage, odor, redness, warmth, and other signs that may indicate wound infection.

Treatment & Dressings

6 guides · digital download

5 Rules for Wound Healing guide preview

5 Rules for Wound Healing

Remove the cause, keep it warm and moist, manage bacteria, and nourish the body for faster recovery.

Debridement Using BEAMS guide preview

Debridement Using BEAMS

Overview of BEAMS debridement methods. Select the right approach based on presentation, tolerance, and clinical goals.

Must-Have Topical Wound Dressings guide preview

Must-Have Topical Wound Dressings

Match dressing type to purpose to manage moisture and support wound healing.

Wet-to-Dry Dressing guide preview

Wet-to-Dry Dressing

Why wet-to-dry dressings are outdated and painful, and the evidence-based alternatives to use instead.

Wound Exudate Drainage guide preview

Wound Exudate Drainage

How exudate cleans the wound, delivers repair materials, and supports healing, and what to look for.

Wound Exudate Types and Volume guide preview

Wound Exudate Types and Volume

How different drainage types, from clear to purulent, indicate healing progress and infection risk.

Practice & Safety

2 guides · digital download

Legal Elements of Negligence guide preview

Legal Elements of Negligence

Understand duty, breach, harm, and proximate cause to reduce liability and improve clinical accountability.

Wound Myths guide preview

Wound Myths

Clear up common wound care misconceptions and separate outdated practices from evidence-based care.

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