NPWT

Portable NPWT unit successfully treats a large complicated abdominal surgical dehiscence after laparotomy

INTRODUCTION: In the last decade, the number of patients treated with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) addressing surgical wound dehiscence has increased to one of the top applicati...

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Joan Wilson , MSN, MHA, RN;

08/19/2021

Improving Patient Experience through a Novel Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device.

Background: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is considered to be an effective wound treatment, yet time and time again research has highlighted a need for improvement. Research has...

David M. Davidson , DPM;

Anthony Tickner , DPM, FRCPS, FACCWS, FAPWH, FAPWCA;

Patrick Schwab , BS, MBA;

08/19/2021

A retrospective analysis of hypochlorous acid solution versus saline 0.9% as instillation for negative pressure wound therapy in seriously infected lesions.

Introduction: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) with instillation and dwell time is an accepted adjunct therapy for infected lesions. A study was conducted to assess whether the use ...

Emily C. Alberto , MD;

Kathy E. Gallagher , DNP, MSN, APRN-FNP, CWS, WCC, BC;

Luis Cardenas , DO, PhD;

Michel H.E. Hermans , MD;

08/19/2021

Use of an Acellular Regenerative Tissue Matrix Over Chronic Wounds

03/27/2021

Stacey Heath , MD;

Use of an Acellular Regenerative Tissue Matrix Over Chronic Wounds D. Heath Stacey, MD Northwest Arkansas Center for Plastic Surgery, Fayetteville, Ark Correspondence: dheathstacey@gmail.com Keywords: chronic wound, human...

Use of an Acellular...

03/27/2021

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Review

Does the Application of Incisional Negative Pressure Therapy to High-Risk Wounds Prevent Surgical Site Complications? A Systematic Review

03/27/2021

Lily N. Daniali , MD;

Edward S. Lee , MD;

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Does the Application of Incisional Negative Pressure Therapy to High-Risk Wounds Prevent Surgical Site Complications? A Systematic Review Michael J. Ingargiola, BS, Lily N. Daniali, MD, and Edward S. Lee, MD University of Medicine and...

Does the Application of...

03/27/2021

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An Assessment of Fluid Penetration Through a New Fenestrated Collagen Wound Dressing

Adequately managing exudate is critical to effective wound care. Collagen wound dressings are often used in chronic wounds due to their ability to sequester matrix metalloproteinases (MMP...

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

Anthony Frei , PhD;

Martha Roman , BS ;

12/06/2019

Outpatient Exit Survey of Remote Therapy Monitoring Services Used with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Therapy nonadherence can preempt the effectiveness of modalities, such as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and may result in adverse or costly outcomes. Annually, an estimated $100...

Leah P. Griffin , MS;

Tamara Stanton ;

April Lumpkins , MSN, AGACNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN;

Laura Leyva Casillas ;

12/03/2019

Management of Large Postfasciotomy Wound Following Complex Vascular Surgery

Introduction: Management of large post-fasciotomy wounds after major vascular surgery to the extremities can be challenging. Primary closure is often difficult due to excessive and persis...

Terry McVey ;

Cori Wagener ;

Lee Diekmann ;

Stephanie Hanson ;

Surbhi Jain ;

11/25/2019

Use of a Novel Silicone-Acrylic Drape with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to Bolster Skin Grafts and Flaps

Traditionally, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has utilized an adhesive acrylic drape to cover the foam dressing and create a seal. However, removal of this drape can be painful. A...

Allen Gabriel , MD, FACS;

Davi Mayer ;

Jessica Nelson ;

Maci Pfaffenbeger ;

Rebecca Gold ;

Elizabeth Eldenburg ;

11/21/2019

Outpatient Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Remote Therapy Monitoring: A Retrospective Claims Analysis

Background: Patient non-adherence to homecare treatment poses an obstacle to wound healing that can incur additional costs and prolong care. Purpose: This retrospective pilot s...

Leah P. Griffin , MS;

Mikaela M. Sifuentes ;

07/29/2019