We believe each patient is different and deserves the appropriate treatment for their wounds. As a partner to help health care professionals get the support and training they need, Urgo Medical Education is the new education program by Urgo Medical. Our priority is to empower health care professionals to improve patient outcomes by delivering the …
Bacteria are present on all type of wounds, but the bacterial balance of the wound plays a key role in healing.1 Infection is defined as an invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, evoking an inflammatory response (systemic and/or local) and causing local signs of inflammation, tissue destruction, and fever.2 Infection is one of …
To fulfill its mission as The Healing Company, Urgo Medical has made diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) a key priority to support clinicians and patients to prevent, diagnose, refer, and manage patients presenting diabetic foot ulcerations, with the aim to avoid complications such as infection, amputation or even death. Among the 537 million patients estimated to …
Over the past few years, by partnering with healthcare professionals, Urgo Medical has gained a deeper understanding of the challenges in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) care. Among them, a tremendous lack of awareness and education among patients and non-specialist healthcare professionals, leading to: A lack of prevention Delayed identification of patients at risk of developing …
Urgo Medical, a family company Urgo Medical is the advanced wound care division of the French family-group Urgo. Our mission: healing people As wounds are a source of suffering around the world, our mission, as the Healing Company, is to support healthcare professionals heal people with evidence-based treatments & innovative services so that life can …
The skin is made up of several layers placed one on top of the other: The epidermis: the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis is covered by the stratum corneum, similar to a pile of flat, resistant cells. It serves as a protective envelope, sheltering the body from microbes. It is studded with pores …
What is epidermolysis bullosa? In patients with epidermolysis bullosa, more or less large blisters containing a clear, transparent fluid appear on the skin. They can mainly be found on the feet, hands, and sometimes on the mucous membranes (mouth, genital areas). When they burst, the blisters leave the skin raw, which is then difficult to …
What is a pressure ulcer? A pressure ulcer is a chronic wound which appears when sitting or lying for a prolonged period which creates pressure in the weight-bearing areas. This pressure compresses the tissue between two hard surfaces prevents the blood from flowing normally leading to reduced oxygen supply, which causes damage to the tissue …
What is a surgical wound? A surgical wound is classified according to two different types. They are easily identifiable and relate to the size of the incision and its location: Surgical wound closed by simple suture (primary intention healing). This is a wound of which the edges are closed in the operating theatre using suture, staples …