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11/29/2021
Melania Howell, BSN, BS, RN, CWOCN, DAPWCA, DNPc, Holly Kirkland-Kyhn, PhD, FNP, GNP, CWCN, FAANP
Melania Howell, BSN, BS, RN, CWOCN, D...
In this video, the two primary authors discuss the collaborative, multidisciplinary process behind the "To Be Or Not To Be" project and some of the conditions explored.
In this video, the two primary authors discuss the collaborative, multidisciplinary process behind the "To Be Or Not To Be" project and some of the conditions explored.
In this video, the two primary...
11/29/2021
Wound Management & Prevention
Abstract: Pressure injuries (PI) cost the American healthcare system 16 billion dollars annually and increase morbidity and mortality. An estimated 2.5 million hospitalized patients devel...
08/19/2021
Original Research
04/01/2021
Oleg Teleten
Jenni Prevatt
Lisa Peterson
Christopher Burleson
Machelle Wilson
Holly Kirkland-Kyhn
The aim of this study was to measure and compare 2 different OR surfaces in both the supine with bent knees position and the supine in lithotomy position. The authors sought to identify the most effective pressure redistribution surface in...
The aim of this study was to measure and compare 2 different OR surfaces in both the supine with bent knees position and the supine in lithotomy position. The authors sought to identify the most effective pressure redistribution surface in...
The aim of this study was to...
04/01/2021
Wounds
Original Research
03/03/2021
Kunaal Bafna
Tian Chen
Richard Simman
This study aimed to correlate the nutritional status represented by albumin and prealbumin levels with aforementioned nutrient levels. This understanding would determine whether albumin and prealbumin levels have good predictive value in...
This study aimed to correlate the nutritional status represented by albumin and prealbumin levels with aforementioned nutrient levels. This understanding would determine whether albumin and prealbumin levels have good predictive value in...
This study aimed to correlate...
03/03/2021
Wounds
Original Research
11/04/2020
Michael Bain
Junko Hara
Marissa J. Carter
A systematic review of the literature was conducted to: (1) differentiate the types of integument injury and etiology; (2) describe the anatomic and pathophysiologic factors affecting integument failure; (3) differentiate avoidable vs....
A systematic review of the literature was conducted to: (1) differentiate the types of integument injury and etiology; (2) describe the anatomic and pathophysiologic factors affecting integument failure; (3) differentiate avoidable vs....
A systematic review of the...
11/04/2020
Wounds
A novel device that objectively alerts clinicians to such inflammatory events at specific anatomical areas of a patient’s body at increased risk for developing pressure damage is availabl...
12/11/2019
Clinical Cases
11/13/2019
This study estimates health care resource utilization in the early initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment vs late initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment in stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers in the United...
This study estimates health care resource utilization in the early initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment vs late initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment in stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers in the United...
This study estimates health care...
11/13/2019
Wounds
Original Research
10/01/2019
Adam W. Levinson
Hugh J. Lavery
Armando P. Santos
Nayana Parekh
Frank S. Ciminello
Robert J. Marriott
The authors hypothesize that guideline-based, weekly coordinated care using specialized wound care surgeon-led bedside teams (SLBTs) may improve PU time-to-heal (TTH) outcomes when compared with usual care (UC).
The authors hypothesize that guideline-based, weekly coordinated care using specialized wound care surgeon-led bedside teams (SLBTs) may improve PU time-to-heal (TTH) outcomes when compared with usual care (UC).
The authors hypothesize that...
10/01/2019
Wounds
Original Research
10/01/2019
Evangelos Volakakis
Marios Papadakis
Andreas Manios
Christos V. Ioannou
Odysseas Zoras
Eelco de Bree
The aim of this prospective study is to objectively assess the impact of PRP therapy on pressure ulcer (PU) healing utilizing digital planimetry.
The aim of this prospective study is to objectively assess the impact of PRP therapy on pressure ulcer (PU) healing utilizing digital planimetry.
The aim of this prospective...
10/01/2019
Wounds
Original Research
09/01/2019
Hong-Lin Chen
Ai-Gui Jiang
Bin Zhu
Ji-Yu Cai
Yi-Ping Song
The aim of this study is to investigate the risk factors of postoperative pressure ulcer (PU) development after liver resection with a long surgical duration.
The aim of this study is to investigate the risk factors of postoperative pressure ulcer (PU) development after liver resection with a long surgical duration.
The aim of this study is to...
09/01/2019
Wounds