Anthony Frei, PhD

Physical Property Comparison Between the Large and Original Cyanoacrylate Skin Protectants

Cyanoacrylate skin protectants protect intact or damaged skin in areas susceptible to the effects of moisture, friction, or shear. These skin protectants often need to be employed on size...

Samuel Glover ;

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Martha Roman , BS ;

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

12/06/2019

An Assessment of Fluid Penetration Through a New Fenestrated Collagen Wound Dressing

Adequately managing exudate is critical to effective wound care. Collagen wound dressings are often used in chronic wounds due to their ability to sequester matrix metalloproteinases (MMP...

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Martha Roman , BS ;

12/06/2019

Moisture Barrier Properties of a Hygiene Management Spray and a Silicone Skin Protectant

The skin provides a physical barrier to microbes and harsh environmental factors. Moisture balance is critical for maintaining barrier integrity. Prolonged contact with bodily fluids can ...

Martha Roman , BS ;

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Brenda Curtis , PhD;

12/06/2019

Moisture Barrier Performance of No-Rinse Cleansers

The physical barrier created by the skin is critical for protecting the body from pathogens and the harmful external environment. Skin barrier breakdown can cause substantial pain and mor...

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Brenda Curtis , PhD;

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

Martha Roman , BS ;

Maria Rodriguez ;

12/06/2019

Moisture Barrier Properties of a Hygiene Management Spray and a Zinc Oxide Skin Protectant

Prolonged exposure to caustic bodily fluids can lead to maceration and breakdown of the skin physical barrier. Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), skin damage from urine or feces ex...

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Brenda Curtis , PhD;

Martha Roman , BS ;

Maria Rodriguez ;

12/06/2019

Evaluation of Antibacterial Properties of Light-Exposed, Discolored, Postoperative Silver Foam Dressing

Light exposure can cause the discoloration of silver dressings. Due to sterilization requirements, all silicone dressings with or without silver are packaged in non-foil materials. These ...

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Martha Roman , BS ;

Jin Ok , BS;

12/06/2019

Nystatin vs. Miconazole Nitrate: In Vitro Testing of Candida Albicans Killing Over Time

The opportunistic pathogen, Candida albicans (C. albicans), is the leading cause of cutaneous candidiasis, including common superficial skin infections like intertrigo and diaper dermatit...

Martha Roman , BS ;

Jin Ok , BS;

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Brenda Curtis , PhD;

12/06/2019

Comparison of the Antimicrobial Activity of Two Post-Operative Hydrocolloid Dressings

Background: Preventing surgical site infection post-surgery is crucial to patient health. In the US, the average rate of surgical site infections (SSIs) is 1.9%. Post-Operative ...

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

08/19/2019

Antimicrobial Activity of a Controlled Release Iodine Foam

Background: Chronic wounds contain a wide variety of microbes which can play a significant role in hindering progression towards healing. In selecting a dressing to manage infected w...

Jin Ok , BS;

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

08/19/2019

Fourteen-Day Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Two Post-Operative Surgical Dressings Against MRSA

Purpose: The main purposes of surgical dressings are to control any postoperative bleeding, absorb exudate if anticipated, ease pain and provide protection from pathogens for newly f...

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

Martha Roman , BS ;

08/12/2019