Christopher M. Davey, MD, CWSP

Basics of Wound Care

Pressure Injuries

02/03/2022

Christopher M. Davey , MD, CWSP;

A basic overview of pressure injuries including risk factors and staging.

A basic overview of pressure...

02/03/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Basics of Wound Care

Vascular Wounds

10/04/2021

Christopher M. Davey , MD, CWSP;

To treat a wound successfully, the provider must first know what type of wound it is. Of course, there are many different types of wounds, but the most common types seen in a typical wound care clinic are venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers of...

To treat a wound successfully,...

10/04/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Basics of Wound Care

Foam, Alginate, Collagen, and Transparent Dressings

08/03/2021

Christopher M. Davey , MD, CWSP;

This article continues the general overview of dressings, which was was begun in the July 2021 issue of Wound Management & Prevention. Here the author shares the wound care basics of foam, alginate, collagen, and transparent...

This article continues the...

08/03/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Basics of Wound Care

Gauze, Hydrocolloid, and Hydrogel Dressings

06/29/2021

Christopher M. Davey , MD, CWSP;

This is the fourth article in the series on basic wound care. The huge range of wound dressings available is one of the more complicated areas that every health care provider who deals with wounds has to confront. There are at least 10...

This is the fourth article in...

06/29/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Basics of Wound Care

Wound Bed Preparation

05/01/2021

Christopher M. Davey , MD, CWSP;

Wound assessment was discussed in last month’s column. This article continues that discussion, moving on to the preparation of the wound bed. Having completed a wound assessment, the health care provider has to decide what type of...

Wound assessment was discussed...

05/01/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Basics of Wound Care

Wound Assessment

04/14/2021

Christopher M. Davey , MD, CWSP;

This article is the first in a series for Wound Management and Prevention addressing the basics of wound care. The focus will be on the reasons why clinicians do what they do and the goals of wound care treatment.

This article is the first in a...

04/14/2021

Wound Management & Prevention