I had the opportunity to teach a session on wound care at the American College of Physicians (ACP) Annual Meeting in New Orleans. A major thrust of my career is to fill the education gap and educate physicians on this important topic.| Jeffrey M Levine, MD
Those of us who have been in the wound care world for a while know this book as the first compendium of clinical practice guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention. Published in 1992, it was the main “go-to” resource for information on this topic for many years.| Jeffrey M Levine, MD
For this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, I invited leaders in the field to share their knowledge and expertise with the goal of educating clinicians on the basics of wound care. It is both an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to bring together information that will improve care of vulnerable adults in an area where it is most needed. The post Wound Care for Geriatricians and Primary Care Practitioners appeared first on Jeffrey M Levine, MD.| Jeffrey M Levine, MD
When the body is malnourished, it lacks the essential nutrients necessary for these processes, which can lead to delayed or impaired wound healing. Here are some key relationships between malnutrition and wound healing...| Jeffrey M Levine, MD
It is an honor and privilege to to bring together information on care of chronic wounds and pressure injuries that will improve care of geriatric patients in an area where it is most needed.| Jeffrey M Levine, MD
Few people are aware that wet cement is a strong alkali that can cause deep third-degree burns necessitating surgical debridement and prolonged healing time.| Jeffrey M Levine, MD