Michael D. Kalos, DNP, RN, CWOCN

Pearls for Practice

Standardization and Extent of Use of a Hypochlorous Acid–Preserved Wound Cleanser in an Inpatient Acute Care Setting

11/02/2021

This article reports the extent and use of with HAPWOC for wounds that are managed with traditional NPWT and for MASD.

This article reports the extent...

11/02/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Pure Hypochlorous Acid Preserved Wound Cleanser (HAPWOC*) in the Management of Acute or Chronic Complex Wounds When Using Standard Negative Pressure Wound

Introduction: Hypochlorous Acid Preserved Wound Cleanser(HAPWOC)* has improved wound outcomes as described in evidenced-based practice. The product formulation allows efficient removal of...

Nancy McNaughton , PhD;

Sahar Hussain , BA;

Michael D. Kalos , DNP, RN, CWOCN;

Antonietta Galati ;

05/26/2022

Pure Hypochlorous Preserved Wound Cleanser* in the Management oF Wound/skin Conditions Associated with Moisture Associated Skin Damage

Introduction: We report our experience with HAPWOC in a 454-bed metropolitan Level I Trauma Center in the Midwestern United States. Adopted by the Certified Wound Ostomy & Continence ...

Kari Day , RN, BSN, WCC;

Michael D. Kalos , DNP, RN, CWOCN;

Denise Gilmore , BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN;

Krista Bauer (Montgomery) , RN, WCC, OMS;

Kurt Holifield , RN, BSN, WCC, OMS;

Ashley L. Wardman , LPN;

05/26/2022

Improving Wound Outcomes with Pure Hypochlorous Acid Based Cleanser

AbstractPURPOSE: To describe general impressions using a pure hypochlorous acid (HOCl) based wound cleanser in trauma, surgical and pressure related wounds. DESIGN: Retrospective study.S...

Michael D. Kalos , DNP, RN, CWOCN;

08/19/2021

Improving Wound Outcomes using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Hypochlorous Acid Instillation

Improving Wound Outcomes using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Hypochlorous Acid Instillation Michael D. Kalos, DNP, RN, CWOCNRegions Hospital14123 Jardin Ave N Hugo, MN 55038Kalos_c...

Michael D. Kalos , DNP, RN, CWOCN;

08/19/2021

Management of Nonviable Tissue Buildup in Abdominal Wounds

Abstract Body: In cases where full closure is not achieved after open abdominal surgery, patients are left with open cutaneous wounds with knotted, heavy sutures at the wound base, provid...

Mary Anne R. Obst , BSN, RN, CCRN, CWON;

Michael D. Kalos , DNP, RN, CWOCN;

Kaitlin Nelson ;

11/23/2020

Isolation of Enteric Fistulas to Allow Adjacent Skin Graft Placement

Abstract Body: Wounds near fistulas and ostomies are typically not good candidates for skin grafting due to the risk of effluent contamination; however, not grafting these wounds can dela...

Michael D. Kalos , DNP, RN, CWOCN;

Kaitlin Nelson ;

Mary Anne R. Obst , BSN, RN, CCRN, CWON;

11/23/2020