Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS

Videos

Utilizing Disposable, Mechanical NPWT Devices to Aid Wound Management at Home: Cost Savings Considerations

01/17/2022

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

In this clinical case presentation, Dr Napolitano describes 3 cases using mechanically powered, disposable negative pressure wound therapy.

In this clinical case...

01/17/2022

Wounds

Videos

Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation to Cleanse Lower Extremity Wounds: Assessing Potential Cost Savings

01/31/2021

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

In this poster presentation video, the presenter reports on the use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in 3 cases of lower extremity wounds.

In this poster presentation...

01/31/2021

Wounds

Multi-institutional analysis of real-world activity and safety of trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab in patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer

Background Trifluridine/tipiracil (TAS-102) plus bevacizumab (BEV) was compared with TAS-102 monotherapy in a randomized, open-label, phase 2 trial, and produced a stati...

T. Troiani ;

P. Incoronato ;

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

V. Nacca ;

F. Paragliola ;

G. Suarato ;

A. Nicastro ;

A. Perrone ;

Erika Martinelli , MD, PhD;

G. Arrichiello ;

06/27/2022

Case Study

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation in Lower Extremity Wounds May Contribute to Cost-Savings: 4 Case Reports

05/21/2023

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

05/21/2023

Wound Management & Prevention

Consensus Statements

Use of Silver Collagen Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose Dressings in Conjunction With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: Expert Panel Consensus Recommendations

08/20/2024

Robert J. Klein , DPM, FACFAS, CWS;

Michael N. Desvigne , MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS;

Emily Greenstein , APRN, CNP, CWON, FACCWS;

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

Catherine T. Milne , APRN, MSN, CWOCN-AP, ANP, ACNS-BC;

Marcus S. Speyrer ;

Dot Weir , RN, CWON, CWS;

08/20/2024

Wounds

Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation to Cleanse Lower Extremity Wounds

Introduction: Use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d*) to deliver, dwell, and remove topical wound solutions from the wound bed can assist...

Denise Gilmore , BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN;

Krista Bauer (Montgomery) , RN, WCC, OMS;

Kurt Holifield , RN, BSN, WCC, OMS;

Kari Day , RN, BSN, WCC;

Ashley L. Wardman , LPN;

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

05/26/2022

Management of Lower Extremity Wounds with Mechanically Powered Disposable Negative Pressure Therapy: Navigating Reinjury and Therapy Interruptions

Introduction: Lower extremity wounds in patients with multiple comorbidities or complex medical histories are important to manage adequately to prevent secondary complications such as inf...

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

05/26/2022

Utilizing Disposable, Mechanical NPWT Devices to Aid Wound Management at Home: Cost Savings Considerations

Background: In 2018, Medicare spending on wound care was conservatively estimated to total $28 billion, highlighting the economic burden of wounds on the healthcare system.1 Negative pres...

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

Jacob Grimmer , BSc;

01/11/2022

Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation to Cleanse Lower Extremity Wounds: Assessing Potential Cost Savings

Background: Use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d*) to deliver, dwell, and remove topical wound solutions from the wound bed can assist c...

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

12/21/2021

Analysis of Lower Extremity Wounds Treated With Native, Cross-linked Extracellular Matrix and Broad-Spectrum Polyhexamethylene Biguanide: A Three-Year Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: Lower extremity wounds present unique management challenges to patients and clinicians alike.1 It is well documented that comorbidities such as peripheral vascular disease, im...

Janet Simon , DPM, PhD, AT;

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

Abbey Karlock , OMS;

Bhakti Chavan , MBBS, MPH;

08/19/2021