infection

Original Research

A Prospective Multisite Observational Study Incorporating Bacterial Fluorescence Information Into the UPPER/LOWER Wound Infection Checklists

11/04/2020

Rosemary Hill

Kevin Woo

This study evaluated the utility of incorporating real-time bacterial fluorescence imaging into the UPPER/LOWER checklists to enhance identification of infection in wounds.

This study evaluated the utility...

11/04/2020

Wounds

Videos

Uni Wong, MD, on Infectious Complications of Therapy in IBD

09/12/2020

Uni Wong, MD, from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, discusses the presentation she gave at the Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease virtual regional meeting on September 12 on infectious complications in patients with IBD.

Uni Wong, MD, from the...

09/12/2020

Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

Original Research

The Risk of Infection and Indication of Systemic Antibiotics in Chronic Wounds

07/01/2020

Rachel L. Reitan

Robert M. McBroom

Richard E. Gilder

This evidence-based practice project aims to identify both chronic wounds at risk for infection and the risk factors associated with chronic wound infection, evaluate the use of systemic antibiotics in patients with chronic wounds, and reduce...

This evidence-based practice...

07/01/2020

Wounds

Videos

Ryan Ungaro, MD, on COVID-19 in Patients With IBD

06/27/2020

Ryan Ungaro, MD, recaps his presentation on how COVID-19 has affected patients with IBD in New York.

Ryan Ungaro, MD, recaps his...

06/27/2020

Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

Unusual Wounds

High Potential for Complications After Traumatic Exposure in Patients With a Total Knee Replacement

05/01/2020

Camilo Partezani Helito

Marcel Faraco Sobrado

Marco Aurelio Cotegipe Negrelli

José Ricardo Pécora

Riccardo Gomes Gobbi

Fabio Janson Angelini

The purpose of this study is to describe cases of traumatic exposure during the early postoperative period in patients with a total knee replacement and to report the treatments instituted and complications of this adverse event.

The purpose of this study is to...

05/01/2020

Wounds

Case Report and Brief Review

Efficacy of a Urinary Bladder Matrix for Treating Wound Dehiscence With Hardware Exposure in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis

04/24/2020

Roger D. Bui

Kenrick Lam

Vinod K. Panchbhavi

This case report explores an effective treatment modality in a medically complicated patient, with considerable wound dehiscence refractory to treatment with negative pressure wound therapy.

This case report explores an...

04/24/2020

Wounds

COVID-19

Considerations and Recommendations Regarding the COVID-19 Virus for Wound Centers

04/03/2020

Harriet Jones, MD, FACP

As the coronavirus continues to infect more people with COVID-19, health care providers must be vigilant when patients present to wound centers. This author offers guidance on steps to take to minimize the spread of the infection while...

As the coronavirus continues to...

04/03/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

Case Report and Brief Review

Micropore Particle Technology Promotes Wound Healing, Whereas Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Causes Tissue Degeneration: A Case Report

03/12/2020

Jeanette Sams-Dodd

Frank Sams-Dodd

A 72-year-old woman with a nontraumatic spinal cord injury developed eschar on her lower right back.

A 72-year-old woman with a...

03/12/2020

Wounds

Original Research

Bacterial Species and Load Increase During Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: A Prospective Cohort Study

03/03/2020

Kelly Aranka Ayli Kwa

Pieta Krijnen

Alexandra T. Bernards

Inger B. Schipper

Annebeth Meij-de Vries

Roelf S. Breederveld

The aim of the study is to assess the changes in both bacterial species and load, as well as the incidence of infection, before and after negative pressure wound therapy in a patient population with a variety of wounds.

The aim of the study is to...

03/03/2020

Wounds

Infection and Inflammation in the Wound Environment: Addressing Issues of Delayed Wound Healing With Advanced Wound Dressings

12/18/2019

Wounds