Watch as blood cells stream through a “wound” and a clot forms. The red-stained cells are actually white blood cells. A green extracellular glue can be seen at the top of the wound; this is fibrin, ...

In many long-term care facilities, wound care starts at the top of an individual’s healthcare team, with the doctor or lead nurse examining the resident for wounds and recommending treatment for them.

A model of the a-Heal wearable device. As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called “a-Heal,” ...