The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
This paper reports on the topic of pressure injury documentation and assessment to improve the staging and recording of pressure injuries. This paper was sponsored by Tissue Analytics, a Net Health Company.
Dr. Patrick Ting discusses the background and results of his original research, Surgical Therapy for Complex Pelvic Pressure Injuries: A Review of Outcomes for Five Consecutive Years and a Proposal for a Navigator in the Care Pathway.
Dr. Patrick Ting discusses the background and results of his original research, Surgical Therapy for Complex Pelvic Pressure Injuries: A Review of Outcomes for Five Consecutive Years and a Proposal for a Navigator in the Care Pathway.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
A look at the change in reported hospital-acquired pressure injuries prepandemic and during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic at Yale New Haven Health.
A look at the change in reported hospital-acquired pressure injuries prepandemic and during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic at Yale New Haven Health.
Prophylactic use of five-layer foam dressings to reduce the risk of developing a pressure injury (PI) is a key component of a PI prevention protocol. These dressings mitigate contributing...
Introduction: Pressure ulcers are a common chronic wound defined as “localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pres...
This study estimates health care resource utilization in the early initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment vs late initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment in stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers in the United...
This study estimates health care resource utilization in the early initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment vs late initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment in stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers in the United...
In this episode of Wound Care Wednesday, Dr Johnson talks with guest speaker Dr Edward Lee, a clinical plastic surgeon in New Jersey and a Residency Program Director for the Division of Plastic Surgery at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical...
In this episode of Wound Care Wednesday, Dr Johnson talks with guest speaker Dr Edward Lee, a clinical plastic surgeon in New Jersey and a Residency Program Director for the Division of Plastic Surgery at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical...
Frank & Lizzie engage with Dr. Robert Snyder, Professor and Director of Clinical Research at Barry University, virtually and Kathleen Schaum, MS, reimbursement specialist, LIVE from the SAWC Fall studio in Las Vegas.
Frank & Lizzie engage with Dr. Robert Snyder, Professor and Director of Clinical Research at Barry University, virtually and Kathleen Schaum, MS, reimbursement specialist, LIVE from the SAWC Fall studio in Las Vegas.
Medaxis CEO Jeff Castillo and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Jimmy Chim, MD discuss opportunities for industry and professionals to partner to make wound therapy less complicated for the provider and for the patient with the ultimate goal...
Medaxis CEO Jeff Castillo and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Jimmy Chim, MD discuss opportunities for industry and professionals to partner to make wound therapy less complicated for the provider and for the patient with the ultimate goal...
In this episode of Wound Care Wednesday, Dr Johnson joins with guest speaker Dr John Lantis, the Site-Chief of Surgery at the Mount Sinai West Hospital and Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine. This episode continues to...
In this episode of Wound Care Wednesday, Dr Johnson joins with guest speaker Dr John Lantis, the Site-Chief of Surgery at the Mount Sinai West Hospital and Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine. This episode continues to...
In this episode of Wound Care Wednesday, Dr Johnson joins guest speaker Dr Paul Kim, a podiatrist and Medical Director of the University of Texas Southwestern Wound Program. This episode explores diabetic limb salvage, focusing on a...
In this episode of Wound Care Wednesday, Dr Johnson joins guest speaker Dr Paul Kim, a podiatrist and Medical Director of the University of Texas Southwestern Wound Program. This episode explores diabetic limb salvage, focusing on a...
The Frank & Lizzie Show interviewed Dr Steve Jung, PhD, Chief Technology Office, and AJ Ford, CEO of Engineered Tissue Solutions (ETS) on their revolutionary product, Mirragen, LIVE from SAWC Fall in Las Vegas. Dr Jung walks Frank & Lizzie...
The Frank & Lizzie Show interviewed Dr Steve Jung, PhD, Chief Technology Office, and AJ Ford, CEO of Engineered Tissue Solutions (ETS) on their revolutionary product, Mirragen, LIVE from SAWC Fall in Las Vegas. Dr Jung walks Frank & Lizzie...
This surgeon discusses his SAWC Fall poster concerning a complicated patient who had multiple comorbidities, significant varus deformity, and a complex wound who was at high risk for amputation of the affected limb.
This surgeon discusses his SAWC Fall poster concerning a complicated patient who had multiple comorbidities, significant varus deformity, and a complex wound who was at high risk for amputation of the affected limb.
In this video, John C. Lantis II, MD, Editor-in-Chief, and Vickie Driver, DPM, Clinical Editor, welcome new submissions and contributors to work with Wounds Journal. Interested in getting involved with the Journal? Contact the Wounds...
In this video, John C. Lantis II, MD, Editor-in-Chief, and Vickie Driver, DPM, Clinical Editor, welcome new submissions and contributors to work with Wounds Journal. Interested in getting involved with the Journal? Contact the Wounds...
The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
The authors conducted a 3-year retrospective review of hospitalized patients from 200-, 400-, and 700-bed acute care facilities before (preimplementation, year 1) and after (postimplementation, years 2 and 3) introduction of the mobile wound...
The authors conducted a 3-year retrospective review of hospitalized patients from 200-, 400-, and 700-bed acute care facilities before (preimplementation, year 1) and after (postimplementation, years 2 and 3) introduction of the mobile wound...
The aim of this study was to measure and compare 2 different OR surfaces in both the supine with bent knees position and the supine in lithotomy position. The authors sought to identify the most effective pressure redistribution surface in...
The aim of this study was to measure and compare 2 different OR surfaces in both the supine with bent knees position and the supine in lithotomy position. The authors sought to identify the most effective pressure redistribution surface in...
The authors present, to their knowledge, the first report of a severely infected PI that showed full-thickness sacral destruction and direct retroperitoneal penetration.
The authors present, to their knowledge, the first report of a severely infected PI that showed full-thickness sacral destruction and direct retroperitoneal penetration.
This case report aims to underscore the efficacy of NPWT, in association with damage control resuscitation and surgery, in managing complex crush injuries and demonstrate its potential as the primary therapeutic tool in similar scenarios.
This case report aims to underscore the efficacy of NPWT, in association with damage control resuscitation and surgery, in managing complex crush injuries and demonstrate its potential as the primary therapeutic tool in similar scenarios.
The current study reports the use of a simple, yet effective, novel treatment option for refractory chronic postoperative raw area in a surgical case of breast carcinoma.
The current study reports the use of a simple, yet effective, novel treatment option for refractory chronic postoperative raw area in a surgical case of breast carcinoma.
Objective: To evaluate the use of cadaveric skin graft and subsequent autologous split-thickness skin graft (STSG) in the management of wounds of diverse etiologies at a single institution.
Objective: To evaluate the use of cadaveric skin graft and subsequent autologous split-thickness skin graft (STSG) in the management of wounds of diverse etiologies at a single institution.
Objective: To retrospectively assess the effect of polylactic acid in promoting chronic wound healing compared with 2 other well-established cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products.
Objective: To retrospectively assess the effect of polylactic acid in promoting chronic wound healing compared with 2 other well-established cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products.
Objective: To use real-world data on dressing change practices and clinical outcomes to examine whether a built-in indicator on a proprietary soft silicone multilayer foam dressing could reduce unnecessary dressing changes.
Objective: To use real-world data on dressing change practices and clinical outcomes to examine whether a built-in indicator on a proprietary soft silicone multilayer foam dressing could reduce unnecessary dressing changes.
Prophylactic use of five-layer foam dressings to reduce the risk of developing a pressure injury (PI) is a key component of a PI prevention protocol. These dressings mitigate contributing...
Introduction: Pressure ulcers are a common chronic wound defined as “localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pres...
Introduction: Pressure injuries form on load bearing surfaces on the buttocks, sacrum, and heals of immobile patients. Silicone-based multilayer dressings are available to aid in protecti...
Introduction; In July 2021, there was an increase in medical device-related pressure injuries (MDR PI) from respiratory equipment in patients with Covid-19.
The purpose is to reduce the ...
Introduction: Despite the ongoing attempts to prevent Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs), there is still a significant amount of HAPUs that occurs still.
This poster presentation ...
Background: A pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue. Pressure injuries occur as a result of intense or prolonged pressure, or pressure in combination ...
Introduction: In July 2021, there was an increase in hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) on patients self-proning with Covid-19. Patients with Covid-19 had to self-prone themselves...
Purpose: To review and identify intrinsic patient factors during acute illness in the pursuit of differentiation of a pressure injury from acute skin failure.Methodology: A 4-year, retros...
Problem: Pressure injuries can develop at any time in the course of a patient’s hospitalization. While in the operating room (OR), the patient’s risk is elevated related to the surgical ...
Objective: Pressure injuries (PIs) are a difficult, costly and growing problem in the US and worldwide. Available treatments have high failure rates and, even when they are successful, wo...
Introduction: In the case of cellulitis that is recurrent or recalcitrant despite appropriate antibiotic therapy we propose a surgical technique easily performed as an outpatient.Methods:...
Introduction: A novel minimally invasive wound hygiene and debridement technique utilizing Kylon fabric was utilized in the conflict zone setting of the occupied Palestinian Territory of ...
Introduction:
Radiation therapy is a modality used to treat many forms of cancer, and about 50% of individuals receiving radiotherapy will be long-term survivors.
Introduction: Chronic venous insufficiency often leads to complications, including venous leg ulcers (VLU). Multispectral near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) imaging shows promise as an adj...
Introduction: Biofilm formation has been reported to cause chronic inflammation and delay healing of wounds, especially chronic and acute dermal wounds. Biofilms formed deep in the wound ...
Introduction: Diagnostic errors are a common and costly risk for patient harm.1 They occur when a healthcare provider fails to establish an accurate and timely explanation of a patient's ...
Introduction: Complex, non healing skin injuries and wounds pose significant physical, emotional and financial challenges for patients, caregivers, clinicians and payers.Methods:83 year o...
Introduction: Recent reports indicate an increase in individuals in the US treated for at least one chronic wound. A recent publication on the Wound Balance Concept highlights the importa...