Volume 55 - Issue 3 - March, 2009
Department
03/01/2009
For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. -African Proverb
If Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO were alive today and had his stockinged feet created problems, he would have benefitted from knowing Edward A. Cline, DPM,...
For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. -African Proverb
If Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO were alive today and had his stockinged feet created problems, he would have benefitted from knowing Edward A. Cline, DPM,...
For tomorrow belongs to the...
03/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
03/01/2009
April 29–30, 2009, Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center Dallas, Texas
One of few meetings in the healthcare arena to offer dedicated exhibit hours, the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) features a wide array of products and...
April 29–30, 2009, Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center Dallas, Texas
One of few meetings in the healthcare arena to offer dedicated exhibit hours, the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) features a wide array of products and...
April 29–30, 2009, Gaylord Texan...
03/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Industry Insider
03/01/2009
Company gains FDA clearance for dressings
Derma Sciences Inc (Princeton, NJ) announced that its first BIOGUARD™ Barrier Dressings received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for marketing and distribution. The dressing...
Company gains FDA clearance for dressings
Derma Sciences Inc (Princeton, NJ) announced that its first BIOGUARD™ Barrier Dressings received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for marketing and distribution. The dressing...
Company gains FDA clearance for...
03/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Column
03/01/2009
As an educator, you know staff need includes educational programs (knowledge, skills, and abilities), career development, and organizational development and goals. What you might not know is to start. The best way to begin is to conduct...
As an educator, you know staff need includes educational programs (knowledge, skills, and abilities), career development, and organizational development and goals. What you might not know is to start. The best way to begin is to conduct...
As an educator, you know...
03/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Literature Review
03/01/2009
Abstract
The first wound and wound treatments were described five millennia ago. Since then, various principles of wound care have been passed on from generation to generation. In contrast to large numbers of general technological inventions...
Abstract
The first wound and wound treatments were described five millennia ago. Since then, various principles of wound care have been passed on from generation to generation. In contrast to large numbers of general technological inventions...
Abstract
The first wound and...
03/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
PEARLS FOR PRACTICE
03/01/2009
Managing Stage IV pressure ulcers presents a challenge to the healthcare community, particularly in the home health setting. During the initial home care visit, the wound and related management issues must be thoroughly assessed and...
Managing Stage IV pressure ulcers presents a challenge to the healthcare community, particularly in the home health setting. During the initial home care visit, the wound and related management issues must be thoroughly assessed and...
Managing Stage IV pressure...
03/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Column
Executive Spotlight
03/01/2009
Q: How were you first introduced to the arena of wound care?
A: I grew up in Iran where my family owned a large pharmaceutical and healthcare company, so as early as I can remember, I have had a keen interest in the medical field. I...
Q: How were you first introduced to the arena of wound care?
A: I grew up in Iran where my family owned a large pharmaceutical and healthcare company, so as early as I can remember, I have had a keen interest in the medical field. I...
Q: How were you first...
03/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Editorial
03/01/2009
In advance of the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) in April, the March issue of OWM traditionally includes a preview of exhibitors. This year is no exception. Included in this issue is an overview of the history of wound care...
In advance of the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) in April, the March issue of OWM traditionally includes a preview of exhibitors. This year is no exception. Included in this issue is an overview of the history of wound care...
In advance of the Symposium...
03/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Feature
Case Report
03/01/2009
Abstract
Chronic, recurring limb ulcers require a comprehensive approach that addresses the wound pathology, vascular status, and swelling. Although studies have shown that compression, especially high compression, is more effective than...
Abstract
Chronic, recurring limb ulcers require a comprehensive approach that addresses the wound pathology, vascular status, and swelling. Although studies have shown that compression, especially high compression, is more effective than...
Abstract
Chronic, recurring...
03/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Empirical Studies
03/01/2009
Abstract
Osteomyelitis affects up to 32% of full-thickness pressure ulcers and increases treatment costs and the risk of systemic complications. Current diagnosis and treatment practices are variable. A literature and retrospective chart...
Abstract
Osteomyelitis affects up to 32% of full-thickness pressure ulcers and increases treatment costs and the risk of systemic complications. Current diagnosis and treatment practices are variable. A literature and retrospective chart...
Abstract
Osteomyelitis affects...
03/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
