A little library of wound care resources created by us and other harm reduction groups. Below you will find these resources categorized into the following topics: wound care & MN wound care resources
- Wound Care Zine > A zine that covers different potential infections from IV or injection use as well as tips to differentiate between signs and symptoms of what can be treated with self care and what can be treated by a doctor or more professional health care. Written by the Harm Reduction Action Center
- Xylazine Wound Care: A Guide > Work in progress by Kim Sue and Natalie Stahl compiled with help of wound care wisdom of Tehya Johnson, Claire Zagorksi, & Bill Kinkle
- Wound & Abscess Care for PWUD > In this resource, NextDistro provides information on how to prevent and care for injection-related injuries. They cover information on how to prevent wounds, caring for abscesses, and injection-related complications that need medical attention.
- Abscess Care & Treatment for PWUD > In this resource, NextDistro shares how to care for an abscess on your own and signs of when to seek care
- Skin & Soft Tissue Infections: When to Seek Medical Care & Why > In this resource, NextDistro provides information on abscesses, cellulitis, MRSA, and necrotizing fasciitis
- Endocarditis > In this resource, NextDistro shares information on what endocarditis is, and how it impacts PWUD
- Cellulitis > In this resource, NextDistro shares information on what cellulitis is, and how it impacts PWUD
~MN Wound Care Resources ~
- Local Wound Care Resources > Southside Harm Reduction Services wound care resource sheet. For further assistance or to chat more with our staff regarding linkage to care please text 612-355-1267