pressure ulcer

Original Research

Hydrocellular Foam Versus Hydrocolloid Plate in the Prevention of Pressure Injuries

08/01/2019

Celina Mayumi Morita Saito ;

Fabiana da Silva Augusto ;

Lydia Masako Ferreira , MD, PhD;

Paula Zhao Xiao Ping ;

Leila Blanes , RN, PhD;

This study compares the protective effect of 2 adhesive dressings used in the prevention of pressure injuries in at-risk patients.

This study compares the...

08/01/2019

Wounds

Editorial

Adding Insult to Injury: Developing Pressure Ulcers Before Hospitalization in Trauma Patients

08/01/2019

Terry Treadwell , MD, FACS, FAAWC;

Surprisingly to me, about 30% of pressure ulcers in trauma patients are caused by a pressure-related injury that occurs during transport to the hospital or during the evaluation period. They most commonly result from pressure while using the...

Surprisingly to me, about 30% of...

08/01/2019

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A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Fluid Immersion Simulation System versus an Air Fluidized Bed System in the Acute Post-Operative Management of Pressure Ulcers: Midpoint Study Analysis

Background: Use of pressure offloading support surfaces is considered standard of care for pressure ulcers by most surgeons.  The Fluid Immersion Simulation System (FIS)(Dolphin...

Chitang J. Joshi , MD;

Robert D. Galiano , MD;

Rou Wan ;

Jing Liu ;

Ji-Cheng Hsieh ;

Rafael Mendoza ;

Rachna Soriano ;

06/10/2019

Avoiding Pressure Injury in the Operating Room with Root Cause Analysis & Action

Background: Pressure ulcer/injuries have always been a concern in healthcare, but have become a greater priority since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services introduced prospec...

Susan M. Scott ;

Linda Minnich ;

Jason Bennett ;

Jennifer A. Mercer ;

06/10/2019

Original Research

Use of a Natural Porcine Extracellular Matrix With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Hastens the Healing Rate in Stage 4 Pressure Ulcers

05/01/2019

Sara Younes , MD;

Abdelfatah Abou Issa ;

Richard Simman , MD, FACS, FACCWS;

David R. Cool ;

Terry L. Oroszi ;

Jeffrey B. Travers ;

Walid Mari , MD;

Jaree Naqvi ;

This study examines the healing rates of stage 4 pressure ulcers using combination of a commercially available porcine-based wound matrix dressing alongside negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) versus using NPWT alone.

This study examines the healing...

05/01/2019

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Current Research

Financial and Clinical Risk Evaluation of Pressure Injuries in US Hospitals: A Business Case for Initiating Quality Improvement

05/01/2019

Sheila C. Wang , MD, PhD;

Yunghan Au ;

This study evaluates the cost of treatment, impact of reimbursement policies, and clinical consequences of PIs for US hospitals.

This study evaluates the cost of...

05/01/2019

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Abstracts

SAWC Spring 2019 Poster Abstracts

04/01/2019

Wounds Editorial Staff

04/01/2019

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Original Research

Reduction of Hospital-acquired Pressure Injuries Using a Multidisciplinary Team Approach: A Descriptive Study

04/01/2019

Gary L. Freed ;

Rebecca T. Emeny ;

Megan W. Miller ;

This report is a description of ongoing, hospital-wide efforts to understand the common factors of HAPI causality and to establish corrective action plans institutionally to prevent similar events in the future.

This report is a description of...

04/01/2019

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Original Research

Modification of the Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Myocutaneous Flap for the Reconstruction of Ischial Pressure Ulcers: A Retrospective Case Study of 21 Patients

03/01/2019

Tzi-Shiang Chu ;

Chun-Yu Chen ;

Yuan-Sheng Tzeng ;

Shyi-Gen Chen ;

Hung-Hui Liu ;

Kuo-Feng Hsu ;