fluorescence imaging

Original Research

Diagnostic Accuracy of a Fluorescence Imaging Device in Diabetic Wounds: A Pilot Study Using a Tissue Culture System

07/05/2023

Do-Yoon Koo ;

Eun-Sang Dhong ;

Seong-Ho Jeong ;

Sik Namgoong ;

Seung-Kyu Han , MD;

Researchers examined 48 wounds in 35 patients using a fluorescence imaging device to investigate the correlation between bacterial presence and tissue biopsy culture results in diabetic wounds.

Researchers examined 48 wounds...

07/05/2023

Wounds

Videos

Diagnosis and Treatment of the Invasive Extension of Bacteria (Cellulitis) from Chronic Wounds Utilizing Point-of-Care Fluorescence Imaging

12/08/2021

Dot Weir , RN, CWON, CWS;

Charles A. Andersen , MD, FACS, FAPWCA;

In this interview, Ms Weir talks with Dr Andersen regarding a poster (Diagnosis and Treatment of the Invasive Extension of Bacteria [Cellulitis] from Chronic Wounds Utilizing Point-of-Care Fluorescence Imaging) presented at SAWC.

In this interview, Ms Weir talks...

12/08/2021

Wounds

Real-world Evidence Demonstrating Utility of Bacterial Fluorescence Imaging to Guide Treatment Decision Making in 135 Wounds

Abstract Body: Introduction: Evaluation of clinical signs and symptoms of infection is the current standard of care (SoC) for assessing bacterial colonization in wounds and is used to inf...

Anna D'Souza ;

Monique Y. Rennie , PhD;

Nathan Krehbiel ;

Alyssa Mackey ;

11/23/2020

In vivo Detection of Bacteria Within a Biofilm Using a Point-of-care Fluorescence Imaging Device

Abstract Body: Introduction: Biofilm is bacteria that exists within a protective matrix, making it particularly challenging to eradicate through antimicrobial and antibiotic strategies. B...

Monique Y. Rennie , PhD;

Landrye Reynolds ;

Isaiah George ;

Laura M. Jones , PhD;

Allie C. Smith ;

Rachel Diaz ;

Andrea J. Lopez ;

William C. Little , MD;

11/23/2020

Health Economics of Fluorescence Imaging: Realized Cost Savings with Appropriate Treatment of Bacteria in Chronic Wounds

Abstract Body: Introduction: More than 33 billion dollars is spent annually on chronic wounds in the United States, leaving facilities and payers in search of key areas for cost reduction...

11/23/2020