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Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #13 Staples of Life
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #13 Staples of Life
January 1, 2018

Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #13 Staples of Life

For many minor wounds that are linear with sharp edges, and have dermal involvement only,...
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #12 Lessons in Ligature
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #12 Lessons in Ligature
December 25, 2017

Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #12 Lessons in Ligature

Wounds that have damaged large blood vessels (>2mm) with active bleeding should be carefully managed...
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #11 All bleeding stops eventually!
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #11 All bleeding stops eventually!
December 18, 2017

Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #11 All bleeding stops eventually!

Achieving hemostasis is an essential part of wound care. Active bleeding obscures proper wound exploration,...
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #10 This dressing is not for salad!
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #10 This dressing is not for salad!
December 11, 2017

Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #10 This dressing is not for salad!

After you have completed an excellent wound repair, the next part of wound management is...
Provider Prepared's Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #9 Give Pain the Finger!
Provider Prepared's Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #9 Give Pain the Finger!
December 4, 2017

Provider Prepared's Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #9 Give Pain the Finger!

A 30-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a laceration to his left index...
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom # 8 This will sting for just a second!
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom # 8 This will sting for just a second!
November 27, 2017

Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom # 8 This will sting for just a second!

Wounds hurt, and wound repair hurts! Local anesthesia is best obtained by infiltration of the surrounding...
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #7 Eversion is the in thing to do!
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #7 Eversion is the in thing to do!
November 20, 2017

Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #7 Eversion is the in thing to do!

A 22 year old female presents to the Emergency Department for management of a laceration...
Provider Prepared's Holiday Healthcare Professional Gift Guide
Provider Prepared's Holiday Healthcare Professional Gift Guide
November 13, 2017

Provider Prepared's Holiday Healthcare Professional Gift Guide

Have a Medical Professional on your gift list? Here is your gift guide for your...
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #5 -A case for debridement
Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #5 -A case for debridement
November 6, 2017

Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #5 -A case for debridement

A 23 year old male presents to the Emergency Department after being involved in a...