acute wounds

The Effects of an Enzymatic Hydrogel on 3rd Degree Burn Wounds in a Porcine Model

Serious burn injuries result in total loss of skin surfaces that can lead to subsequent infections and delayed healing.1 Patients with unexcised full thickness burns have an increased ris...

05/26/2022

Protease Modulating Properties of Multi-Action Wound Treatment

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the capability of a novel Multi-Action Treatment (MAT*) dressing to modulate levels of Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP-2 and MMP-9) and Neu...

05/26/2022

Biofilm Inactivation with the Use of an Iodine Based Wound Dressing

Wounds readily colonised by microorganisms often develop biofilms; a community of resilient microbes which can cause increased inflammation and delay the healing process. Biofilms are in...

05/26/2022

Comparing process outcomes of a traditional platelet rich plasma protocol and a fully automated system generating a compacted 3-layered leucocyte and platelet rich fibrin.

Introduction: Growth factor containing blood-derived products have been developed over the last decades. These include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and second and third-generation products....

05/26/2022

A Comparative Study of Post-Operative Wound Dressing Physical Attributes

Post-operative dressings serve a critical role in wound care. Healthcare providers must carefully consider wound characteristics and location to select the appropriate dressing for optima...

05/26/2022

Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Reduce Medical-Device Related Pressure Injuries in Covid-19 Patients

Introduction; In July 2021, there was an increase in medical device-related pressure injuries (MDR PI) from respiratory equipment in patients with Covid-19. The purpose is to reduce the ...

05/26/2022

Clinician Experience Using a Novel Copper Oxide-Impregnated Wound Dressing

Introduction: Copper ions play an important role in the physiologic processes of wound healing such as angiogenesis, growth factor induction, and extracellular matrix remodeling1. Copper ...

05/26/2022

Preventing Pressure Injuries in Critical Care with Air Overlays and Nursing Satisfaction

Background: A pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue. Pressure injuries occur as a result of intense or prolonged pressure, or pressure in combination ...

05/26/2022

Implementation of an Interprofessional Wound Care Collaboration Model in a Rural Health Organization

Background: There is an increasing need for specialty wound care in rural areas. Interprofessional collaboration can maximize the available resources and improve patient outcomes includin...

05/26/2022

Treatment Barriers Eliminated: Innovative Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System Increases Staff Confidence and Reduces Wound Volume

Introduction: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has become the go-to standard of care for complex wounds. Fournier’s gangrene (FG) affects 1.6 out of 100,000 people1. Treatment of FG...

05/26/2022