Poster

Survey of Patients with Hard-to-Heal Wounds

Introduction: To learn about the experiences of people who seek treatment for hard-to-heal wounds, we distributed a nationwide pilot survey, asking questions about the nature of their wou...

11/01/2024

Resolution of Nonhealing wounds of MLL with Surgical Intervention of Massive Localized Lymphedema (MLL): A Case Report

Introduction: Massive localized lymphedema (MLL) is a serious disease that occurs in morbidly obese patients caused by recurrent obstruction in the lymphatic channels, leading to a large ...

11/01/2024

Acute Wound Exudate Management with a Next-Generation Advanced Multi-Layered Foam Dressing: A Prospective, Multicenter Study

Introduction: Acute wounds require prompt and effective management to optimize healing outcomes and prevent complications.1 Dressings play a pivotal role in acute wound care by creating a...

11/01/2024

Chemical Debridement in home care to achieve wound bed preparation to commence healing – a cohort study in the Netherlands

Introduction: To achieve proper wound healing, wound bed preparation in the early stages of a non-healing wound is vital. Debridement is a part of that wound bed preparation. However, wit...

11/01/2024

Assessing Treatment Efficiency in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Processing for Retention Versus Lamination: A Retrospective Analysis

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcers are a severe complication in diabetic patients that significantly impact healthcare systems and patient quality of life, often leading to hospitalizatio...

11/01/2024

Evaluation of a new incisional dressing and disposable negative pressure device compared to the market-leading system for dressing survivability, user comfort, and skin cleanliness: A randomized trial in healthy volunteers

Introduction: Incisional negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) reduces the risk of surgical site infections and other wound complications. However, skin irritation can occur from the ap...

11/01/2024

Impact of Wound Hygiene incorporating an advanced antimicrobial gelling fiber dressing on hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers: real-world evidence.

Introduction: Hard-to-heal wounds are a major challenge to healthcare systems globally1. The aim of this real-world study was to evaluate the impact of the Wound Hygiene Protocol (W...

11/01/2024

Evaluation of a novel, cannister-based, portable NPWT system with multilayer wound dressing in low to moderately exuding acute and subacute (e.g. dehisced) wounds

Introduction: We examined safety and performance of a new portable NPWT system in the management of patients with traumatic wounds, flaps, grafts and sub-acute wounds. These patient grou...

11/01/2024

Investigating Intermittent Electrical Stimulation (IES) for Pressure Injury Prevention

Introduction: Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, occur when prolonged pressure on the skin and underlying tissues reduces blood flow, leading to tissue damage a...

11/01/2024

A Registry-based Study Assessing the Efficacy of a Nitric Oxide Delivering Foam for Wound Healing

Introduction: In healthy adults, nitric oxide (NO) is produced in sufficient amounts but is reduced in elderly, sick, or obese people, which delays wound healing.1,2 Nitric oxide is a hig...

11/01/2024