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…
Tag: Wound care
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,…
The Clinical Effectiveness in Wound Healing With Extracellular Matrix Derived From Porcine Urinary Bladder Matrix: A Case Series on Severe Chronic Wounds
Howard Kimmel,a Michael Rahn,a and Thomas W. Gilbertb,∗ Abstract “A study involving 3 patients was performed to evaluate the efficacy of Matristem, an extracellular matrix scaffold derived from…
Commentary on the Conversion to an Advanced Standard of Care for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Other Chronic Wounds
Donald E. Mrdjenovich∗ Abstract “There have been notable contributions in the literature regarding the consensus for a new standard for the treatment of diabetic foot…
Limb Salvage Surgery and Wound Treatment in the Establishment of Globally Standardized Diabetes, Amputation, and Limb Salvage Centers to Address Lower Extremity Morbidity and Mortality in Thailand
Gerit Mulder, DPM, MS, FRCST, FAPWCA, FACCWS∗ and Daniel K. Lee, DPM, FACFAS Abstract “Diabetes and its consequences, particularly diabetic foot ulcerations and amputations, are increasing exponentially…