Volume 55 - Issue 1 - January, 2009
Column
Editorial
01/01/2009
Let’s face it. Generally, we do not spend much time considering processes until something goes awry. Why worry about the “how” when the train runs on time, the computer hums cooperatively, and the wound heals as it should? Why worry...
Let’s face it. Generally, we do not spend much time considering processes until something goes awry. Why worry about the “how” when the train runs on time, the computer hums cooperatively, and the wound heals as it should? Why worry...
Let’s face it. Generally,...
01/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
PEARLS FOR PRACTICE
01/01/2009
Wound healing is an organized, four-phased system involving homeostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation. If injured tissue follows these phases, the wound will close. However, this process is far from simple. A variety of...
Wound healing is an organized, four-phased system involving homeostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation. If injured tissue follows these phases, the wound will close. However, this process is far from simple. A variety of...
Wound healing is an...
01/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
01/01/2009
Ostomy Wound Management is pleased to introduce a new monthly column to help readers optimize their patients’ nutritional care. A different nutrition topic will be presented each month to provide information to readily put into practice
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Ostomy Wound Management is pleased to introduce a new monthly column to help readers optimize their patients’ nutritional care. A different nutrition topic will be presented each month to provide information to readily put into practice
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Ostomy Wound Management is...
01/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Feature
Empirical Studies
01/01/2009
Abstract
Indiscriminate use of antibiotics for infected chronic wounds is a global problem that may contribute to delayed healing and the development of drug-resistant micro-organisms. A prospective, descriptive cohort study of 50 male and...
Abstract
Indiscriminate use of antibiotics for infected chronic wounds is a global problem that may contribute to delayed healing and the development of drug-resistant micro-organisms. A prospective, descriptive cohort study of 50 male and...
Abstract
Indiscriminate use of...
01/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Empirical Studies
01/01/2009
Abstract
Preventing wound infection and the development of resistant bacteria are important concerns in wound management. To determine if noncontact, nonthermal, low-frequency ultrasound therapy is effective in controlling wound bacterial...
Abstract
Preventing wound infection and the development of resistant bacteria are important concerns in wound management. To determine if noncontact, nonthermal, low-frequency ultrasound therapy is effective in controlling wound bacterial...
Abstract
Preventing wound...
01/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Empirical Studies
01/01/2009
Abstract
Chronic ulcers such as pressure, ischemic, and venous ulcers are common in long-term care (LTC) and frequently do not heal. A retrospective medical records review of all LTC residents referred to a wound consultative service between...
Abstract
Chronic ulcers such as pressure, ischemic, and venous ulcers are common in long-term care (LTC) and frequently do not heal. A retrospective medical records review of all LTC residents referred to a wound consultative service between...
Abstract
Chronic ulcers such as...
01/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Case Report
01/01/2009
Abstract
Radiation-induced tissue injury and wounds with radiation-impaired healing are traumatic for patients and challenging for their caregivers. Standardized management approaches do not exist. The effect of Leptospermum honey as a...
Abstract
Radiation-induced tissue injury and wounds with radiation-impaired healing are traumatic for patients and challenging for their caregivers. Standardized management approaches do not exist. The effect of Leptospermum honey as a...
Abstract
Radiation-induced...
01/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
