Martha Roman

Iodine Foam Dressing Vertical Wicking, Penetration, Maceration Index, and Conformability

Abstract Body: Infected wounds and wounds at high risk for infection tend to have extremes of moisture levels. Wound treatment must be equipped to handle the bio-burden of infection, but ...

11/23/2020

Determination of Skin Protectant Barrier Properties Using an Ex vivo Porcine Skin Model, the Elcometer Washability and Abrasion Tester, and Corneometry

Abstract Body: The epidermis plays a fundamental role to the human body by functioning as a barrier to the external environment. Many factors, including friction and prolonged exposure to...

11/23/2020

Comparison of the Wicking Ability of a Fenestrated Multilayered Fibrous Dressing Against the Market Leader

Abstract Body: Wound exudate management presents a serious clinical challenge, particularly in heavily draining wounds. When excess moisture builds up in a wound and remains in contact wi...

11/23/2020

Antifungal Properties of a Controlled-Release Iodine Foam Dressing and Two Gentian Violet/Methylene Blue Foam Dressings against Candida auris

Abstract Body: First reported in 2009, Candida auris (C. auris) has emerged as a multidrug-resistant, highly invasive, hospital-acquired fungal pathogen. With clinical isolates identified...

11/23/2020

Evaluation of a Family of Thermoplastic Co-polyester Elastomers with Polyether Soft Segments as an Alternative Backing for Silicone Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Silicone pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are polycondensation-cured, thermoplastic, bodied resin-in-polymer materials. These materials have high adhesion and long-wear enabling their ...

11/23/2020