infection

Basics of Wound Care

05/01/2021

Christopher M. Davey, MD, CWSP

Wound assessment was discussed in last month’s column. This article continues that discussion, moving on to the preparation of the wound bed. Having completed a wound assessment, the health care provider has to decide what type of...

Wound assessment was discussed...

05/01/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Dehydrated Human Amnion Chorion Membrane (dHACM)* Allograft Utilization in the Revision and Closure of an Infected Ruptured Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula

We present our experience using dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM) allograft as a novel adjunct therapy integrated into the treatment plan and restoration of a failed arteri...

01/28/2021

Ag Oxysalts™ Technology: Effectiveness Against Group C and G Streptococcus Infections

Dressings containing Ag Oxysalts™ Technology (Ag7NO11), which release silver ions at high oxidative states (Ag+ Ag2+ Ag3+), have demonstrated their ability to kill a broad spectrum of bac...

01/28/2021

Dressings Containing Ag Oxysalts™ Effectively Disrupt Wound Biofilms In Vivo

Biofilms are a major contributing factor to the failure of wounds to heal. In a biofilm, bacteria are protected by a matrix of extracellular polymeric substance and are more tolerant to a...

01/28/2021

Ag Oxysalts™ Technology: Effectiveness Against Fungal Species

Polymicrobial wound infections are a significant cause of delayed healing. The majority of research into wound infections has focused on bacterial infections; however, molecular analysis ...

01/28/2021

Sequestration of Bacteria and MMPs by Superabsorbent Dressings

Superabsorbent dressings are designed to handle high levels of wound exudate, which may contain harmful microorganisms and excess levels of proteases such as matrix metalloproteinases (MM...

01/28/2021

Evaluation of Effects of Conformable Bovine Collagen on Diabetic Foot Wounds Requiring Surgical Reconstruction

Introduction:

11/23/2020

Effects of bioactive blend on the modulation of interleukin IL-6 from fibroblast cells: Positive effects on skin aging

O √°cido clorog√™nico e o Resveratrol s√£o compostos bioativos (BC) encontrados em plantas e / ou frutas como uvas, mirtilos e caf√©s verdes. Esses BC apresentam efeitos ben√©ficos como a...

11/23/2020

Iodophor Foam Dressing Used to Reduce Infections in Lower Extremity Ulcerations and Abdominal Wound

Abstract Body: Introduction: Lower extremity ulcerations (LEU) are prone to development of deep infections that often result in sepsis or loss of limb (1, 2). Pseudomonas aeruginosa inf...

11/23/2020

Evaluation of Effects of Conformable Bovine Collagen on Diabetic Foot Wounds Requiring Surgical Reconstruction

Introduction:

11/23/2020