Chronic Wounds

Swab Cultures in Chronic Wounds and the Impact of NERDS and STONEES

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to evaluate nursing obtainment of swab cultures of chronic wounds that displayed signs and symptoms of infection when utilizing the NERDS and STON...

Elizabeth Sperr ;

Mazie Madison , BSN;

08/19/2021

Can a Human Keratin Matrix Aid in the Healing of Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds?

Introduction: Keratin is a fibrous structural protein that provides mechanical stability to cells of the epidermis. Recent advances have been made in understanding the role of keratin in ...

Windy E. Cole , DPM, CWSP, FACCWS;

08/19/2021

Chronic Wound Mediated Lower Extremity Amputations and Untimely Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background: The pathway from chronic wound to major lower extremity amputation is extensively documented and known to have immense consequences on quality of life. However, mortality rate...

Kevin Chang , MS;

Christopher E. Attinger , MD;

Dean H. Meshkin ;

Kenneth L. Fan , MD;

Karen K. Evans , MD;

08/19/2021

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Diagnosis: Chronic Osteomyelitis

03/27/2021

Blair York , MBChB;

Jeon Cha , BMedSci, MBBS;

Alan Dao , MBBS;

Sam Gane , MBChB;

Igor Policinski , MD;

Mark Rahman , MBChB;

Diagnosis: Chronic Osteomyelitis Blair York, MBChB, Jeon Cha, BMedSci, MBBS, Alan Dao, MBBS, Ba App Sci (Physio), Sam Gane, MBChB, Igor Policinski, MD, and Mark Rahman, MBChB The Sydney Hand Unit, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye...

Diagnosis: Chronic...

03/27/2021

ePlasty

Combination Therapy of a Bioresorbable Synthetic Polymer Matrix and an Ovine Collagen Dressing for Treatment of a Recurrent Venous Leg Ulcer: A Case Study

We present a case of a recurrent venous leg ulcer (VLU) that was resistant to compression and many advanced wound products. In this case study, we examine the long-term clinical effects o...

Cindy Duong , BS;

01/28/2021

The Use of an Autologous Blood Clot, in hard to heal Wounds ‚Äì A Case Series Study

Introduction: Managing hard to heal wounds, especially in patients with comorbidities, are both challenging and associated with high treatment costs. ActiGraft (RedDress Ltd.), is an auto...

Brian Gilchrist ;

11/23/2020

Combination Therapy of a Bioresorbable Synthetic Polymer Matrix and an Ovine Collagen Dressing for Treatment of a Recurrent Venous Leg Ulcer: A Case Study

Wound healing of recalcitrant wounds is challenging, particularly among those with comorbidities and poor immune systems. Venous leg ulcers, caused by chronic venous insufficiency, have p...

Cindy Duong , BS;

11/23/2020

Why Wound Care™?: NOW for Practicing Clinicians

Introduction: In the United States, the prevalence of chronic wounds is estimated to be around 6.5 million. Research suggests that at least 50% of these patients do not receive evidence-b...

Lia van Rijswijk ;

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

Diane L. Krasner , PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAWC, MAPWCA, CWCN;

Janice M. Beitz , PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP;

Barbara Pieper ;

12/11/2019

Chronic Wounds

Using a Non-Invasive Pulsed Acoustic Cellular Expression System to Promote Angiogenesis in Chronic Wounds

09/30/2019

Stacey Coe , BA, CCRP, CRC;

Windy E. Cole , DPM, CWSP, FACCWS;

Non-invasive pulsed acoustic cellular expression (PACE) can improve microcirculation and oxygenated hemoglobin, which can help regenerate tissue and heal chronic wounds. These authors provide a guide to PACE technology using a case study.

Non-invasive pulsed acoustic...

09/30/2019

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