News & Updates
When it comes to wound care, proper management is crucial for promoting faster healing and preventing complications. Wounds that are not properly treated can lead to infection, delayed healing, and increased pain. One vital step in the wound care process … read more Debridement: An Important Tool to Promote Faster Wound Healing
Today, we’re going to talk about a common yet often misunderstood type of injury: skin tears. They can happen to anyone, but are especially prevalent among the elderly and those with fragile skin. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how … read more Treating Skin Tears at Home & When to Consult a Wound Specialist
One of the most common wounds we see at Avella Wound Care in Phoenix are diabetic foot ulcers. This post will briefly explore the background of how these wounds occur, and what can be done to prevent them. Diabetes can … read more Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Silicone Foam Wound Dressings
At Avella Wound Care in Phoenix and Flagstaff we use a variety of wound dressings, each selected to address the current state of the wound. One of our go to wound dressings are silicone foam dressings. Silicone foam has several … read more Silicone Foam Wound Dressings
What’s the Deal With Silver and Wound Care?
One does not immediately think of silver when considering a chronic wound, in fact, silver may be the furthest from your mind. Most people view silver as a precious metal used for making jewelry. At Avella Wound Care, we value … read more What’s the Deal With Silver and Wound Care?
An Apple a Day… Proper nutrition is important for wound healing. The body needs certain nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and minerals, to repair damaged tissues and support the immune system. Protein is an essential nutrient for wound healing because it … read more Nutrition and Wound Healing