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Original Research
Hydrocellular Foam Versus Hydrocolloid Plate in the Prevention of Pressure Injuries
08/01/2019
Fabiana da Silva Augusto
Leila Blanes
Paula Zhao Xiao Ping
Celina Mayumi Morita Saito
Lydia Masako Ferreira
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 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
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 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
Wounds
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...
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...
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
Walid Mari
Sara Younes
Jaree Naqvi
Abdelfatah Abou Issa
Terry L. Oroszi
David R Cool
Jeffrey B. Travers
Richard Simman
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 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
Wounds
Current Research
Financial and Clinical Risk Evaluation of Pressure Injuries in US Hospitals: A Business Case for Initiating Quality Improvement
05/01/2019
Yunghan Au
Sheila C. Wang
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 treatment, impact of reimbursement policies, and clinical consequences of PIs for US hospitals.
This study evaluates the cost of...
05/01/2019
Wounds
Abstracts
SAWC Spring 2019 Poster Abstracts
04/01/2019
Wounds Editorial Staff
04/01/2019
Wounds
Original Research
Reduction of Hospital-acquired Pressure Injuries Using a Multidisciplinary Team Approach: A Descriptive Study
04/01/2019
Megan W. Miller
Rebecca T. Emeny
Gary L. Freed
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 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
Wounds
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
Chi-Yu Wang
Chien-Ju Wu
Yu-Jen Shih
Tzi-Shiang Chu
Hung-Hui Liu
Chun-Yu Chen
Kuo-Feng Hsu
Shyi-Gen Chen
Yuan-Sheng Tzeng
The authors report the use of a pedicled anterolateral thigh (pALT) myocutaneous flap as an alternative for covering an ischial pressure ulcer.
The authors report the use of a pedicled anterolateral thigh (pALT) myocutaneous flap as an alternative for covering an ischial pressure ulcer.
The authors report the use of a...
03/01/2019
Wounds
Original Research
Efficacy of Cadexomer Iodine in the Treatment of Chronic Ulcers: A Randomized, Multicenter, Controlled Trial
03/01/2019
Radhakrishnan Raju
Sunil Naik Kethavath
Satyanarayana Murthy Sangavarapu
Praveen Kanjarla
DEXADINE Study Group
This study compares the safety and efficacy of 2 formulations of cadexomer iodine and standard care for the treatment of chronic ulcers.
This study compares the safety and efficacy of 2 formulations of cadexomer iodine and standard care for the treatment of chronic ulcers.
This study compares the safety...
03/01/2019
Wounds

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