Jaclyn Gaydos

History of Wound Care
A Solution to Sepsis: The Carrel-Dakin Method
02/07/2017
World War I (1914-18; WWI), aka the “Great War,” brought unimaginable destruction to the world. Whether it was economic resources, manpower, or aid, the sun never set on those affected by the war. Although the mass fighting officially started...
World War I (1914-18; WWI), aka the “Great War,” brought unimaginable destruction to the world. Whether it was economic resources, manpower, or aid, the sun never set on those affected by the war. Although the mass fighting officially started...
World War I (1914-18; WWI), aka...
02/07/2017
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History of Wound Care
The Audio-Visual Connection: A Brief History of Telemedicine
04/09/2019
Telemedicine [tel-uh-med-uh-sin]: the practice of medicine when the doctor and patient are widely separated using two-way voice and visual communication (as by satellite, computer, or closed-circuit television)1
Telemedicine [tel-uh-med-uh-sin]: the practice of medicine when the doctor and patient are widely separated using two-way voice and visual communication (as by satellite, computer, or closed-circuit television)1
Telemedicine...
04/09/2019
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History of Wound Care
The Evolving Perception of Opioids in Wound Care
03/05/2020
Opioid: Natural, synthetic, or semi-synthetic chemicals that interact with opioid receptors on nerve cells in the body and brain and reduce the intensity of pain signals and feelings of pain.  — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1
Opioid: Natural, synthetic, or semi-synthetic chemicals that interact with opioid receptors on nerve cells in the body and brain and reduce the intensity of pain signals and feelings of pain.  — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1
Opioid: Natural, synthetic, or...
03/05/2020
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History
History of Wound Care: Maggots: An Extraordinary Natural Phenomenon
03/30/2016
The soft-bodied larva of the fly, otherwise known as the maggot, has played many roles throughout history, including that of the healer.  The medical use of maggots has gone by many names — biotherapy, biosurgery, larval therapy, and maggot...
The soft-bodied larva of the fly, otherwise known as the maggot, has played many roles throughout history, including that of the healer.  The medical use of maggots has gone by many names — biotherapy, biosurgery, larval therapy, and maggot...
The soft-bodied larva of the...
03/30/2016
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History
History of Wound Care: The Wound Care Nurse’s Journey Part 1: The Civil War
09/28/2016
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a three-part series on the evolution of the wound care nurse. This series will continue as part of our History of Wound Care column in future issues of Today’s Wound Clinic. This article was not subject to...
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a three-part series on the evolution of the wound care nurse. This series will continue as part of our History of Wound Care column in future issues of Today’s Wound Clinic. This article was not subject to...
Editor’s Note: This is the first...
09/28/2016
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The ‘Gold Standard’ of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
History of Wound Care
The ‘Gold Standard’ of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
07/06/2020
Although it is debatable today, the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Examination (SWME) is considered to be the gold standard for first-line screening of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the feet.1,2 Testing the feet of patients with diabetes...
Although it is debatable today, the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Examination (SWME) is considered to be the gold standard for first-line screening of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the feet.1,2 Testing the feet of patients with diabetes...
Although it is debatable today,...
07/06/2020
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Conference Highlights
Prospective Trial Compares Intact Full-thickness Placental Membrane with Standard Moist Wound Therapy in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
04/26/2023
In a recently presented poster at SAWC Spring in National Harbor, Maryland, a group of investigators reported the preliminary results of their prospective multicenter randomized controlled open-label trial in which the clinical effectiveness...
In a recently presented poster at SAWC Spring in National Harbor, Maryland, a group of investigators reported the preliminary results of their prospective multicenter randomized controlled open-label trial in which the clinical effectiveness...
In a recently presented poster...
04/26/2023
Wounds
Conference Highlights
Observational Study Results Show Clinical Effectiveness With Silver-impregnated Antimicrobial Contact Layers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
10/14/2022
At SAWC Fall 2022, researchers presented their findings from a large prospective, multicenter, observational study across 39 medical centers in which 2 silver-impregnated antimicrobial contact layers were evaluated to determine their clinical...
At SAWC Fall 2022, researchers presented their findings from a large prospective, multicenter, observational study across 39 medical centers in which 2 silver-impregnated antimicrobial contact layers were evaluated to determine their clinical...
At SAWC Fall 2022, researchers...
10/14/2022
Wounds
Conference Highlights
Considerations in Evaluating Atypical Wounds in Clinical Practice
10/13/2022
In a recent conference lecture, experts shared clinical insights into the evaluation and management of atypical wounds to assist providers in their identification of such wounds.
In a recent conference lecture, experts shared clinical insights into the evaluation and management of atypical wounds to assist providers in their identification of such wounds.
In a recent conference lecture,...
10/13/2022
Wounds
Conference Highlights
Presenting the Evidence on Topical Oxygen Therapy in Wound Healing
10/12/2022
In a recent conference lecture, the mechanisms of action, utility, and latest evidence behind topical oxygen therapy in wound care was presented.
In a recent conference lecture, the mechanisms of action, utility, and latest evidence behind topical oxygen therapy in wound care was presented.
In a recent conference lecture,...
10/12/2022
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