Supplements

Use of a Double-Lumen NPWT System With Innovative Technology Outperforms a Single-Lumen NPWT System in Accurate Delivery of Negative Pressure and Superior Fluid Removal

The objective of this study was to determine the ability of two NPWT systems—System A (Invia Liberty; Medela AG) and System B (RENASYS TOUCH; Smith+Nephew)—to deliver a set level of negative pressure when the device was positioned at different heights in relation to the wound bed and during a simulated fluid bolus. This supplement was not subject to the Wounds peer-review process. ...

Highlighted Cases From the Mechanically Powered NPWT Case Compendium Contest

In this supplement, articles from the 2021 Mechanically Powered Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (mNPWT) Case Compendium Contest with Wounds are presented.

Inclusion of Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the Prevention of Closed-Incision, Surgical Site Complications in Multispecialty, Perioperative Care Bundles: Insights From an International Panel

An international, multispecialty advisory panel participated in individual virtual interviews during January and February 2021 to assess single-use NPWT (sNPWT) as part of a care bundle that potentially could maximize clinical and financial efficacy. This supplement was subject to the WOUNDS peer-review process.

Novel NPWT System With Innovative Technology Provides More Accurate Pressure Delivery and Superior Fluid Handling

The objective of this study was to determine the ability of 2 negative pressure wound therapy systems to deliver a set level of negative pressure when the device is at different heights and also during a simulated fluid bolus. This supplement was not subject to the WOUNDS peer-review process.

Best Practices in the Treatment of Hard-to-Heal Wounds Includes “Stepping Up” to Placental-Derived Allografts

This sponsored paper addresses the topic of placental-derived allografts in the treatment of hard-to-heal wounds; it was sponsored by MIMEDX and was not subject to the WOUNDS peer-review process.

ActiGraft: Recreating the Natural Wound Healing Environment

This supplemental offers a brief introduction, commentary piece, and instructional video on the product ActiGraft. This was supported by SeaGlassMedical and was not subject to the Wounds peer-review process.

Case Reviews: A Panel Discussion on Novel Approaches to Wound Closure

In this presentation slide deck from SAWC Spring 2021, Jason Anderson, DPM, FACFAS, and Alison J. Garten, DPM, CPED, discuss and highlight cases in which placental tissues were used to achieve wound closure.

International Consensus Panel Recommendations for the Optimization of Traditional and Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in the Treatment of Acute and Chronic Wounds

Highlighted Papers From the NPWTi-d Case Compendium Contest

The ABCESS System for Chronic Wound Management: A New Acronym for Lower Extremity Wound Management