Clinical primers for wound care and compression therapy
The longer-form guides that cover the fundamentals of collagen wound dressings, compression therapy, and hydrocolloid dressings. Read these first if you're new to wound care or medical compression.
Written byOvena Clinical Team
Reviewed byDavid Chahine, MDReading time1 min
Last updatedAugust 2026
Collagen 101 · 8 min
Collagen wound dressings, the clinical guide
What collagen dressings are, how they bind MMPs to restart healing, when to use them for diabetic foot ulcers / pressure injuries / surgical wounds, and the 6-step application protocol.
Read guide →Compression 101 · 8 minMedical compression therapy, the clinical guide
Graduated compression explained, mmHg classes, sizing at home, DVT prevention on long flights, Cochrane data, and how to keep compression garments alive past 6 months.
Read guide →Hydrocolloid 101 · 9 minHydrocolloid dressings, the cut-to-size guide
How occlusive moist-healing dressings work, cut-to-size roll vs. pre-cut patches, when to use and avoid them, the application steps, and common uses from blisters to minor surgical sites.