Burns

Clinical Evaluation of a Viable Engineered Skin Tissue* (VEST) for Severe Burns: Post Hoc Cohort Analysis of a Phase 1b Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

Introduction/Background: Excision and autografting is the standard of care for many burns. A viable engineered skin tissue* (VEST) is being developed to reduce or eliminate the need for a...

12/11/2019

Temporal Activation of Senescence Associated Secretory Proteins in a Post Burn Hypertrophic Scarring Model

Background: Hypertrophic scarring is the most debilitating factor that impedes the quality of life of burn survivors. While cellular senescence was reported in burn patient skin, the...

08/12/2019

Coding

Wound vs. Ulcer: Selecting the Correct Diagnosis Code

08/02/2019

Donna J. Cartwright, MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA

Information regarding coding, coverage, and payment is provided as a service to our readers. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. However, HMP and the author do not represent, guarantee, or warranty that coding, coverage, and...

Information regarding coding,...

08/02/2019

Today's Wound Clinic

Dermatology

Management of Skin & Wound Care in the Muscular Dystrophy Patient Population

05/13/2019

Diane Dudas Sheehan, ND, APRN, FNP-BC; & Kathryn Chapman, MSN, APRN, CPNP-BC, CWON

Diane Dudas Sheehan, ND, APRN, FNP-BC...

Successful healing of wounds is achievable in patients with muscular dystrophy with an interdisciplinary approach. What role does the outpatient clinic play? Patients who live with muscular dystrophy and present with wounds are...

Successful healing of wounds is...

05/13/2019

Today's Wound Clinic

Patient Handouts

Skin Care

05/12/2019

About the Skin You're In

05/12/2019

Today's Wound Clinic

CASE REPORT Reconstruction of Extensive Calvarial Exposure After Major Burn Injury in 2 Stages Using a Biodegradable Polyurethane Matrix

10/05/2016

Publisher:Open Science Company, LLC
John Edward Greenwood, AM, BSc(Hons), MBChB, MD, DHlthSc, FRCS(Eng), FRCS(Plast), FRACS, Marcus James Dermot Wagstaff, BSc(Hons), MBBS, PhD, FRCS(Plast), FRACS, Michael Rooke, BA(Hons), MBBS, and Yugesh Caplash, MBBS, MS, MCh, FRACS

Publisher:Open Science Company, LLCJo...

CASE REPORT Reconstruction of Extensive Calvarial Exposure After Major Burn Injury in 2 Stages Using a Biodegradable Polyurethane Matrix John Edward Greenwood, AM, BSc(Hons), MBChB, MD, DHlthSc, FRCS(Eng), FRCS(Plast),...

CASE...

10/05/2016

ePlasty