These resources are designed to help people with open wounds learn more about their condition and see if Estim is of interest to them.
It’s an electrical stimulation therapy used to speed healing and promote closure of open wounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Resources By Wound Type:
Public resources designed to explain the cause and treatment of various types of wounds:
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Skin Anatomy & Healing Processes Explained:
A description of skin anatomy and physiology and steps involved in wound healing processes. Developed by members of the Canadian Association of wound care (Wounds Canada)
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Nutrition Resources
Produced by Chris Fraser, Dietitian, SJHC – London – Parkwood Institute
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Healthy Skin Habits
Prevention strategies for pressure ulcers
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Pressure Ulcer Guide Developed By SCI Ontario
based on the Guidelines that were developed specifically for people with pressure ulcers and spinal cord injuries. This resource describes what causes skin breakdown due to pressure and other external forces and outlines preventative and treatment strategies that are known to address this common condition.