Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS

Wound Bed Preparation of Lower Extremity Wounds Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation: Taking Cost into Consideration

Abstract Body: Use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) to deliver, dwell, and remove topical solutions from the wound bed can assist healt...

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

11/23/2020

Clinical Experience with Single-Use, Mechanically Powered Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device for Outpatient Management of Lower Extremity Wounds

Patients discharging from the hospital after a lower extremity procedure should be accompanied with an appropriate treatment plan to reduce the risk of amputation and preserve patient mob...

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

11/26/2019

Early Use of a Novel Acrylic-Silicone Hybrid Drape with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Lower Extremity Wounds

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is an advanced wound care strategy that supports healing by removing exudate and stimulating the growth of granulation tissue. During application, a...

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

11/26/2019

Assessment of a Novel Drape Containing Acrylic- and Silicone-Based Adhesives When Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Pain during removal of adhesive drapes when using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) can be an issue in wound care. A novel drape with silicone- and acrylic-based adhesive has been de...

Julie West ;

Kersten Reider ;

John C. Lantis II, MD, FACS;

Marcus S. Speyrer ;

Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS;

Janis Harrison , RN, BSN, CWOCN, CFCN;

Windy E. Cole , DPM, CWSP, FACCWS;

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

Elizabeth Faust , MSN, CRNP, CSWS, CWOCN-AP, DAPWCA;

Prath Kharkar ;

Minami Pennington ;

11/22/2019