Emily C. Alberto, MD

The authors hypothesized that a collagen matrix could decrease bleeding-related complications, reduce pain, and foster epithelialization. A collagen/oxidized regenerated cellulose matrix was applied after hemostasis was achieved. Dressings...

The authors hypothesized that a...

12/01/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Case Report

Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection of the Forearms in a Patient Using Intravenous Heroin: Case Report of Advanced Wound Management Improving Dressing Tolerance and Expediting Skin Graft

01/03/2022

Kathy E. Gallagher , DNP, MSN, APRN-FNP, CWS, WCC, BC;

Harsh Kamlesh Desai , MD;

Luis Cardenas , DO, PhD;

Emily C. Alberto , MD;

A positive outcome in a necrotizing soft tissue infection after consultation with wound specialists.

A positive outcome in a...

01/03/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Case studies: The use of Non-invasive Pulsed Acoustic Cellular Expression (PACE) System in complex wounds related to Diabetes reduces wound area and speeds wound closure

Background and Aims: Managing complex, chronic wounds involving diabetes and other comorbidities is a challenge in the plastic surgery field. New tools on regenerative medicine may show i...

Emily C. Alberto , MD;

John Getchell , RN, BSN;

Hermas Patricio Ramirez , MD;

Jessie Powell , MSN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, CEN;

05/26/2022

A retrospective analysis of hypochlorous acid solution versus saline 0.9% as instillation for negative pressure wound therapy in seriously infected lesions.

Introduction: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) with instillation and dwell time is an accepted adjunct therapy for infected lesions. A study was conducted to assess whether the use ...

Emily C. Alberto , MD;

Kathy E. Gallagher , DNP, MSN, APRN-FNP, CWS, WCC, BC;

Luis Cardenas , DO, PhD;

Michel H.E. Hermans , MD;

08/19/2021

A Case Series Comparing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation: Hypochlorous Acid vs Normal Saline for Complex Infected Wounds

Negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) has become widely accepted as adjunct treatment for complex infected wounds; however, the results vary with the ...

Luis Cardenas , DO, PhD;

Mark Cipolle ;

Kathy E. Gallagher , DNP, MSN, APRN-FNP, CWS, WCC, BC;

Emily C. Alberto , MD;

11/23/2020