Modern Collagen Wound Dressings: Function and Purpose
Cynthia Ann Flecka and Richard Simmanb,∗ Abstract “Collagen, which is produced by fibroblasts, is the most abundant protein in the human body. A natural structural protein, collagen…
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Reduction of Postoperative Scar Formation With Silicone Sheeting: 2 Case Studies
Kirsten A. Moorea and BoniJo Silbernagela,∗ Abstract “Elective surgeries account for millions of acquired scars annually. Many of these scars can be problematic, being aesthetically unpleasant and…
Novel Wound Healing Powder Formulation for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers
Angela V. Ghatnekar,a,b Tuan Elstrom,a Gautam S. Ghatnekar,c and Teresa Kelechid,∗ Abstract “Chronic venous disorders are common in the Western world. The current treatment of venous leg ulcers is…
Calciphylaxis: A Review
Cynthia M. Magro,a,∗ Richard Simman,b and Sarah Jacksonc Abstract “Human calciphylaxis reflects a form of severe tissue compromise attributable to a unique microangiopathy that combines features of vascular…
A Review of Cyanoacrylate Liquid Skin Protectant and Its Efficacy on Pedal Fissures
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM,a Elizabeth A. Hinton, BS,a Debashish Chakravarthy, PhD,b and Cynthia Ann Fleck, MBA, BSN, WOCN, RN, CWS, DNC, CFCNb,∗ Abstract “Skin fissures are a common dermatologic…
Efficiency of Microbial Cellulose Dressing in Partial-Thickness Burn Wounds
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Pornprom Muangman,∗ Supaporn Opasanon, Supaparn Suwanchot, and Orapin Thangthed Abstract Microbial cellulose is a natural polymer that can hold a quantity…
The Significance of Introducing Permanent Assignments for Nursing Assistants at a Long-Term Care Setting on the Incidence Rate of Facility-Acquired Pressure Ulcers Among Elderly Patients
Erlynda Mangaco-Borja Abstract Pressure ulcer prevalence remains a major health concern in long-term care facilities. The treatment of these pressure ulcers causes a financial drain…
Silver Toxicity With the Use of Silver-Impregnated Dressing and Wound Vacuum-Assisted Closure in an Immunocompromised Patient
Cabrini A. LaRiviere,∗ Adam B. Goldin, and Jeffrey Avansino Abstract Silver-containing topical agents are used to help prevent infectious complications in wound therapy. Toxicity from topical silver…
Phase Angle, an Alternative Physiological Tool to Assess Wound Treatment in Chronic Nonhealing Wounds
Michael F. Moore,a,∗ Nanci Dobson,b Lisa Castelllino,b and Susan Kappb Abstract Background This exploratory study was conducted in an effort to demonstrate that bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) phase angle…
The Effect of pH on the Antimicrobial Efficiency of Silver Alginate on Chronic Wound Isolates
Will Slone,a Sara Linton,a Tyler Okel,a Linda Corum,a John G. Thomas,a and Steven L. Percivala,b,∗ Abstract “Nonhealing and stalled chronic wounds are often reported to reside within an alkaline environment. Consequently,…