Lower Extremity Wounds

The Antimicrobial Efficacy of an Iodine Based Foam Dressing on MRSA and VRE

The wound healing process involves various complex processes which typically are broken down into: the inflammation phase, whereby the wound attempts to expel foreign microbes and other c...

Alex Lawton ;

Lynne Salmon ;

Mike Perkins ;

Steven L. Percival , PhD;

05/26/2022

Microclimate Comparison of Five-Layer Foam Dressings

Prophylactic use of five-layer foam dressings to reduce the risk of developing a pressure injury (PI) is a key component of a PI prevention protocol. These dressings mitigate contributing...

Hadar A. Lev-Tov , MD, MAS, MSc;

Natasa Strbo , MD, PhD;

Katelyn Rivas , BA;

Irena Pastar , PhD;

Divya Chopra , BS;

Marjana Tomic-Canic , PhD;

Paola Catanuto , PhD;

Martha Roman , BS ;

Lindsey Siegfried , BS;

05/26/2022

Another One Bites the Dust: Evaluating the Proteomics Response of Methicillin-Susceptible vs. Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (USA-300 MSSA/MRSA) to a Novel Antimicrobial EPC-373K vs. Beta-Lactam Antibiotics

Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is a highly virulent, antimicrobial-resistant bacterial pathogen responsible for nosocomial and community-acquired infections with a high prevalence in...

Carla J. Spina , PhD;

05/26/2022

Assessing the Antimicrobial Performance of a Novel Non-Woven PHMB Dressing, Over a 21-Day Period

Introduction: A new, high gelling fibre dressing combining Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) and polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) has been developed for use on acute and chronic wounds. The...

Alexis Harding , BSc(Hons);

Ted Bundrick , BA;

Lindsay Poland , MS;

Thomas E. Serena , MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA;

Da Wei , PhD;

Mia Hanna , BA;

Nikole Siegmund , BA;

05/26/2022

Assessing the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Properties of a Silicone Foam Dressing

Introduction: Pressure ulcers are a common chronic wound defined as “localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pres...

Alexis Harding , BSc(Hons);

Cezar Khursigara , PhD;

Johanny Notarandrea-Alfonzo , BSc;

Roderick Precht ;

Carlie Goodall , MSc;

05/26/2022

Characterization of a Micronized Native Collagen Wound Matrix And Its Effectiveness In a Swine Full-Thickness Wound Healing Model

Introduction: Collagen-based wound dressings are widely used in both chronic and acute wound treatments. Micronized formulations of wound matrix materials are particularly valuable for tr...

Laura Sellers , PhD;

Katie Culpepper Mowry , PhD;

Samantha J. Westgate , PhD;

Matthew Williams , MSc;

Chris Marsden , PhD;

Chris Agboh , PhD;

05/26/2022

Alligator derived hyaluronic acid quells the inflammatory phase of wound healing through a dual interaction with the host and the microbiome

Introduction: Although several antimicrobials have been used in advanced wound care products such as silver and PHMB, toxicology and wound healing studies have shown that high levels of t...

Laura Giesey , PhD;

Michelle Ha ;

Mitchell Sanders , MS, PhD;

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Martha Roman , BS ;

05/26/2022

Reducing Costs While Preserving Lives & Limbs in Medicare Patients; Cost-Effectiveness of Dehydrated Human Amnion Chorion Membrane Allografts in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Diabetic Ulcers

Objective: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness and budget impact of using standard care (No Advanced treatment, NAT) compared to an advanced Treatment (AT), like a Dehydrated Amnion/Chorio...

William Tettelbach , MD, FACP, FIDSA, FUHM, CWS;

Ronald P. Silverman , MD, FACS;

John Cooper , MD;

05/26/2022

Cost-effectiveness of commonly used cellular and/or tissue-based products in the management of diabetic foot ulcers

Introduction: As many as a quarter of patients with diabetes mellitus will experience a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) which often require extensive healing time and negatively impact patient ...

Jacob Bolling , DPM, MS;

Leo M. Nherera , PhD;

Elizabeth A. Ansert , MA, DPM, MBA;

05/26/2022

Decreased Health Care Expenditure and Average Length of Therapy with Facilitated Transition Discharge Program for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Patients

This study compares the average length of therapy (ALOT) between patients discharged from acute care facilities that have instituted a facilitated transition discharge program allowing fo...

Leila Boti , MS;

Allen Gabriel , MD, FACS;

Devinder P. Singh , MD;

Ronald P. Silverman , MD, FACS;

John Cooper , MD;

05/26/2022