Enzymatic debridement is fully explained in this demonstration. Wound care physician Chris Leonard, DO demonstrates how to apply an enzymatic debrider. Leonard discusses the indications for using enzymatic debridement for the removal of necrotic tissue in a wound. This demonstration is performed by a trained wound care physician for educational purposes only and should not be tried at home. This [...]

In Part 3 of the Negative Pressure Therapy Demonstration, Japa Volchok, DO demonstrates operation of the “Wound V.A.C.” device. This is a step-by-step instruction of preparing a wound for negative pressure therapy. This demonstration is performed by a trained wound care physician for educational purposes only and should not be tried at home. Understand Wound Care: Negative Pressure Therapy Demonstration- [...]

In Part 1 of the Negative Pressure Therapy Demonstration, Japa Volchok, DO discusses the indications, contraindications and dressing selection for the wound care therapy. Negative pressure therapy, or “Wound V.A.C. therapy”, is designed to promote faster wound healing. This demonstration is performed by a trained wound care physician for educational purposes only and should not be tried at home. Understand [...]

This is a demonstration of a wound care physician explaining the proper staging of wounds using the MDS 3.0 staging convention. Japa Volchok, DO discusses the indications for each wound stage and explains why proper staging is important in documenting wounds. This demonstration is performed by a trained wound care physician for educational purposes only and should not be tried [...]

This is a demonstration of a wound care physician performing an incision and drainage of a sample abscess. The demonstrator explains the techniques, instruments, indications and complications of this procedure. This demonstration is performed by a trained wound care physician for educational purposes only and should not be tried at home. Understand Wound Care: Incision & Drainage Demonstration Commentary by [...]