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Wound care

How wounds heal, signs of infection, dressing choices and caring for slow-healing wounds at home.

Protect someone who uses a wheelchair or stays in bed: daily skin checks, repositioning, cushions and early warning signs of pressure injuries.

Why removing damaged tissue helps some wounds heal, the different methods and what to expect if your provider recommends it.

Gauze, foam, hydrocolloid and more: which dressing suits which wound, how often to change it and when to ask for help.

Protein, vitamins and fluids help wounds heal faster. Simple ways to eat for recovery, even when your appetite is low.

Who benefits from compression stockings, how to choose the right strength and fit and tips for wearing them comfortably every day.

Two kinds of leg ulcer need very different care. Learn how to tell them apart and why the right diagnosis speeds healing.

Redness, warmth, swelling or pus? Learn the signs of wound infection, simple first steps and when you need care the same day.

Know what normal healing looks like day by day, what slows it down and the signs that a wound needs a professional look.

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