The relationship between pressure ulcer prevalence, body mass index, and Braden scales and subscales: a further analysis.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to determine if the use of locally implanted, synthetic calcium sulfate tablets, impregnated with antibiotics, can heal lower-extremity osteomyelitis, without the use of oral and/or intravenous antibiotics or wound complications associated with similarly used mined or refined ca...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Gauland C

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the dietary habits and anthropometric and biochemical parameters of patients with active venous leg ulcers and to verify the association of these variables with wound duration and area. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS:A cross-sectional study conducted with 33 participants diagnosed with venous ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Melo PG,Mota JF,Nunes CAB,Amaral KVA,Coelho ASG,Bachion MM

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the use of a transdermal sustained oxygen delivery system to promote the healing of chronic lower extremity wounds in patients with diabetes. METHODS:Six patients (5 men, 1 woman; age range, 32-77 years) with diabetes and chronic lower extremity wounds unresponsive to previous multimodal therapy ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Hirsh F,Berlin SJ,Holtz A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this scientific study was to assess epidermal micrografts for formation at the dermal-epidermal (DE) junction, cellular outgrowth, and growth factor secretion. Epidermal harvesting is an autologous option that removes only the superficial epidermal layer of the skin, considerably limiting donor sit...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Osborne SN,Schmidt MA,Derrick K,Harper JR

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To construct a quickly and easily administered nutrition screening tool using variables believed to be predictive of malnutrition risk in the wound patient population. DESIGN:A prospective pilot study assessed patients on a list of suspected variables, as well as the Scored Patient-Generated Subjective Globa...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Fulton J,Evans B,Miller S,Blasiole KN,Leone R,Beinlich N,Meehan A,Loose C

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Urinary Bladder Matrix (UBM) is an extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffold. It is now used in wound care management of partial and full-thickness wounds where conventional methods for wound care usually fail to give satisfactory results. OBJECTIVE:In this study, the authors are comparing the healing of full-t...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Eweida A,Saad M,Gabr E,Marei M,Khalil MR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：GENERAL PURPOSE:To review what is known about pediatric pressure injuries (PIs) and the specific factors that make neonates and children vulnerable. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound ca...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Delmore B,Deppisch M,Sylvia C,Luna-Anderson C,Nie AM

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：GENERAL PURPOSE:To present a systematic review of the literature assessing the efficacy of monitoring devices for reducing the risk of developing pressure injuries. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in s...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Walia GS,Wong AL,Lo AY,Mackert GA,Carl HM,Pedreira RA,Bello R,Aquino CS,Padula WV,Sacks JM

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of a wound support network model between the primary home care service and the hospital. The impact on wound healing rate, cost benefit, and transfer of knowledge was investigated. INTERVENTION:The intervention group was exposed to a wound support network (n = 3...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Bergersen TK,Storheim E,Gundersen S,Kleven L,Johnson M,Sandvik L,Kvaerner KJ,Ørjasæter NO

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the incidence and risk factors of pressure injury (PI) development after ventricular assist device (VAD) or total artificial heart (TAH) surgery. METHODS:The investigator reviewed all VAD-TAH surgeries performed between 2010 and 2018 in a large academic health system. The PIs were reported by ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Brindle T

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bitter melon is a plant fruit that has been shown to exert a hypoglycemic effect when used systemically in patients with diabetes. This study was designed to investigate the topical effect of bitter melon on diabetic wounds using the wound chamber model in rats. DESIGN:Two bilateral wound chambers were impla...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Singh R,Garcia-Gomez I,Gudehithlu KP,Singh AK

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of the present study was to evaluate the effects of hydroalcoholic extract-based carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC) gel of Punica granatum peel (PCMC) and CMC on healing of full-thickness skin wounds. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty-two rats were studied. Each rat had 3 wounds that were treated topically wi...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Zekavat O,Amanat A,Karami M,Paydar S,Gramizadeh B,Zareian-Jahromi M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Scientific literature suggests pressure ulcer (PU) risk increases as immobility increases, indicating that more extensive paralysis confers a greater risk of PU. Yet the specific level of paralysis (ie, hemiplegia vs paraplegia vs quadriplegia), apart from neurodegenerative diagnoses, has never been examined ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Cowan LJ,Ahn H,Flores M,Yarrow J,Barks LS,Garvan C,Weaver MT,Stechmiller J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a biosynthetic cellulose wound dressing (BWD) to stimulate wound healing in patients with a venous leg ulcer on periulcer skin condition when compared with standard care using a foam dressing. METHODS:Each patient with a venous ulcer received compres...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Dini V,Romanelli M,Andriessen A,Barbanera S,Bertone MS,Brilli C,Abel M

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Binding to the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor is a critical step for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to enter target cells. This enzyme is expressed in many human tissues including the lungs, but no research has demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 can infect human skin ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Al-Benna S

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reverse sural adipofascial flap (RSAF) is used to reconstruct challenging wounds of the foot and ankle. It offers several advantages over the traditional reverse sural flap, including less venous congestion. To complete the reconstruction, split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) may be done immediately or in a delaye...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Pontell ME,Saad N,Winters BS,Daniel JN,Saad A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary and metastatic malignancies may occasionally mimic or coexist with cutaneous fungal infections. The authors report 3 cases of cancers that were initially presumed to be cutaneous fungal infections. Dermatologists should maintain a low threshold for skin biopsy in patients with persistent or refractory fungal i...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Ladizinski B,Alavi A,Jambrosic J,Mistry N,Sibbald RG

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of a pressure injury prevention algorithm on pressure injury prevention. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS:This intervention study was conducted in the anesthesiology and reanimation ICU (ARICU) of a university hospital. The study included two sample groups (nurses and patients). All p...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Yilmazer T,Bulut H

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the incidence of and risk factors for pressure ulcers among patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. DESIGN:Multicenter trial that included 1258 consecutive patients infected with HIV-1 who had 1815 admissions to 16 acute care infectious disease units in Italy. ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Nicastri E,Viale P,Lyder CH,Cristini F,Martini L,Preziosi G,Dodi F,Irato L,Pan A,Petrosillo N,Gruppo HIV ed Infezioni Ospedaliere.

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fasciotomy incision closure is often performed with skin grafts that can lead to cosmetic and functional complications after surgical intervention. Because fasciotomy incisions do not result in skin loss, the authors hypothesized that better closure can be achieved by reducing tissue edema with negative-pres...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Eceviz E,Çevik HB

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to use glycerin to improve physical and wound adhesion properties of a wound dressing made of silk sericin and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). DESIGN:Glycerin of a natural-derived plasticizer was used to modify the properties of silk sericin/PVA scaffolds. Various concentrations of glycerin were mi...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Aramwit P,Ratanavaraporn J,Siritientong T

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：GENERAL PURPOSE:The purpose of this learning activity is to provide information about the Healthy Foot Screen, a new tool for assessment of common foot abnormalities. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Persaud R,Coutts PM,Brandon A,Verma L,Elliott JA,Sibbald RG

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Darier disease is an autosomal dominant skin disorder characterized by keratotic papules. After their appearance, these lesions tend to grow over time, producing large and exudative plaques that compromise the general condition of the affected patient's skin. The authors report the clinical case of a patient affected ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： D'Acunto C,Orlandi C,Purpura V,Melandri D

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess and compare the efficacy of high-voltage electrical stimulation (HVES) with ultrasound (US) in treating Stage II through Stage IV pressure ulcers (PrUs)* of hospitalized patients. DESIGN:This study was designed as a prospective, controlled trial in which patients were rand...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Bora Karsli P,Gurcay E,Karaahmet OZ,Cakci A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe venous ulcer care and wound care practices in Gauteng, a province of South Africa, according to the Donabedian structure-process-outcome quality improvement model. METHODS:Forty-eight facilities were selected randomly from public and private wound care practices in Gauteng. Structured interviews ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Bruwer FA,Botma Y,Mulder M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess pressure ulcer (PU) risk in persons with mobility impairments using a large data set to identify demographic, laboratory, hemodynamic, and pharmacologic risk factors. METHODS:The cohort of interest was persons with disabilities who have mobility impairments and are diagnostically at risk of PUs. To...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Sprigle S,McNair D,Sonenblum S

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wound care professionals should carefully inspect and audit their coding and billing practices in light of (1) the OIG's 2014 Semiannual Report to Congress and (2) the 2015 OIG Work Plan.You can read the details of both documents by following the Internet links provided earlier in this article. Conducting those self-a...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Schaum KD

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide the practitioner with current information on the most common nail disorders. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care and related disorders. OBJECTIVES:After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should b...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Alavi A,Woo K,Sibbald RG

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the cytotoxicities and efficacy of hyaluronan (HA), carbomer, and sodium alginate on repairing thermal-injured cells and promoting cell migration. DESIGN:The 3-(4,5)-dimethylthiahiazo(-z-y1)-3,5-di-phenytetra-zoliumromide method was used to evaluate the cytotoxicities of HA, carbomer, and sodium a...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Guo X,Huang S,Sun J,Wang F

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Qoustic Wound Therapy System (Arobella Medical, LLC, Minnetonka, Minnesota) kills planktonic bacterial cells and/or removes bacterial biofilms. DESIGN:The Qoustic Wound Therapy System was evaluated against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus epidermid...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Karau MJ,Piper KE,Steckelberg JM,Kavros SJ,Patel R

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00