quality improvement

Diabetic education and initiation of podiatric medical care: A survey of podiatrists, endocrinologists, and internal medicine & primary care professionals

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that continues to increase in prevalence globally. Diabetics can develop foot-related issues including infections, ulcerations, and ga...

11/01/2024

Effects of Collagen Wound Matrix-Micronized on Fibroblast Function and Protease

Introduction: The interplay between fibroblasts and extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins is an important factor in the normal wound healing cascade. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are ce...

11/01/2024

Application of Cryopreserved Human Split-Thickness Skin Allograft* for Pain and Wound Size Reduction in a Sensate Non-diabetic Female

Introduction: 62 year old female who presented to the emergency department with a left leg ulceration measuring 3.0 x 2.8 x 0.6 cm which had been present for 2.5 months. Significant pain ...

11/01/2024

Use of Aseptically Processed Placental Allograft and Meshed Reticular Acellular Dermal Matrix as Wound Bed Stabilizer and Scaffolding to Support Deep Soft Tissue Reconstruction

Introduction: Trauma to the extremities represents one of the most common injury forms leading to large, full thickness soft tissue loss. Achieving closure after extensive debridement of ...

11/01/2024

Metformin Improves Outcome in Digit Amputation

Introduction: Metformin is often used for diabetic patients. It, in general, is also classified as senomorphic. This means it blocks senescent cells from secreting the SASP factors (Senes...

11/01/2024

Intact Fragmented Fish Skin Graft as Novel Approach to Filling Sinus Pilonidal Wounds: A Case Series

Introduction: To assess the feasibility of using intact fish skin graft (FSG) to heal chronic post-surgical sinus pilonidal wounds. Pilonidal disease is a common condition of the skin and...

Jodi L. Walters , DPM, DABFAS;

Valarie N. Samoy , DPM, DABPM;

Anna Sverrisdottir , MD;

05/26/2022

Randomized Controlled Trial of an Improvised Dressing for Remote and Conflict Areas of Tropical Developing Countries

Introduction: The researcher began searching for evidence-based solutions for wound management in remote and conflict areas of tropical developing countries in 1999. A 2013 literature rev...

Linda L. Benskin , PhD, RN, CWCN, CWS, DAPWCA;

05/26/2022

Retrospective observational study of ICU acquired pressure injuries indicating acute skin failure

Purpose: To review and identify intrinsic patient factors during acute illness in the pursuit of differentiation of a pressure injury from acute skin failure.Methodology: A 4-year, retros...

G. Roxy Lupien ;

Kari Mastro , PhD, RN, NEA-BC;

Karyn Book , MSN, RN;

Karen Sylvester , MSN, RN, CEN;

05/26/2022

Reducing Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries Using the Braden Sub Scale at a Large Safety-Net Hospital

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) contribute to high cost of treatment, increase morbidity and hospital length of stay [1]. In fiscal year (FY) 2014/2015, executive leadership a...

Ossie Gabriel , MSN, CNS;

Kiana Said ;

01/28/2021

Reducing Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries Using the Braden Sub Scale at a Large Safety-Net Hospital

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) contribute to high cost of treatment, increase morbidity and hospital length of stay [1]. In fiscal year (FY) 2014/2015, executive leadership a...

Ossie Gabriel , MSN, CNS;

Kiana Said ;

11/23/2020