Shoelace Technique Plus Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy Closure in Fasciotomy Wounds.

abstract：PROBLEM:The diabetic population is at an increased risk, up to 15% over a lifetime, to develop leg and foot ulcers due to such factors as neuropathy, ischemia, and infection. The tight control of glucose levels as possible is necessary to prevent the diabetic complications by preventing microvascular changes that predi...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Markuson M,Hanson D,Anderson J,Langemo D,Hunter S,Thompson P,Paulson R,Rustvang D

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bed positioning poses a subtle, yet important, tradeoff in the competing needs of hospitalized patients, particularly those susceptible to lower respiratory tract infections and/or pressure ulcers. Although it is widely held that a minimum 30° incline is necessary to mitigate risk of ventilator-acquired pneumonia, it ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Crane BA,Wininger M,Kunsman M

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:: The purpose of this study was to assess Inlow's 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screen Tool to ascertain consistency of risk recognition for development of ulceration independent of specific assessor and practice setting. Screening tools that assist clinicians in identifying risk require validation. The objectives ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Murphy CA,Laforet K,Da Rosa P,Tabamo F,Woodbury MG

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：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: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 compare the healing rate of forefoot ulcers in patients with diabetes treated using a total contact cast with those treated using alternative off-loading methods. DESIGN Retrospective analysis of healing rates of forefoot ulcers. SETTING:Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Diabetes Foot Prog...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Birke JA,Pavich MA,Patout CA Jr,Horswell R

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thromboangiitis obliterans, or Buerger disease, is a rare nonatherosclerotic segmental inflammatory vasculitis that generally affects young tobacco smokers. Although no surgical treatment is available, the most effective way to halt the disease's progress is smoking cessation. In this case report, a 29-year-old smoker...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： D'Alessio I,Settembrini AM,Romagnoli S,Di Luca G,Domanin M,Gabrielli L

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether prostaglandin E2 improves angiogenesis in full-thickness skin grafts. DESIGN:Randomized study SUBJECTS:20 male rabbits, divided into 2 experimental and 2 control groups. METHODOLOGY:Prostaglandin E2 (experimental groups) or prostaglandin E2 vehicle (control groups) was injected locally...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Khozani TT,Noorafshan A,Nikeghbalian S,Panjeh-Shahin MR,Dehghani F,Azizi M,Tanideh N

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lucilia sericata maggots are applied to chronic wounds to aid healing when conventional treatments have failed. After their application into a necrotic wound, they potentially influence wound healing with a combination of specific proteinases that are involved in the remodeling of extracellular matrix. These...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Polakovičova S,Polák Š,Kuniaková M,Čambal M,Čaplovičová M,Kozánek M,Danišovič L,Kopáni M

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to: (1) determine the clinical effectiveness of a low-air-loss surface, VersaCare P500, in the prevention of pressure ulcers in surgical patients; (2) determine differences in the adjusted Braden scores between those using VersaCare and VersaCare P500 mattress surfaces; and (3) explor...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Korniewicz DM,Siegel J,Fajardo V,El-Masri M

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Genital trauma during vaginal delivery may result from episiotomy, spontaneous perineal tears (perineum, vagina), or both. In 2012, this study aimed to investigate the effect of warm compress bistage intervention on the rate of episiotomy, perineal trauma, and postpartum pain intensity in the primiparous wom...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Akbarzadeh M,Vaziri F,Farahmand M,Masoudi Z,Amooee S,Zare N

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：GENERAL PURPOSE:To increase health care professionals' awareness and perceptions of the skin as one of the largest body organs with multidimensional aspects and significant implications for interprofessional collaboration in whole-person care. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing education activity is intended for physicia...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Sherman DW,Kamel G

更新日期：2019-06-01 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:To examine the effect of arginine supplementation on wound healing, as measured by wound size and healing rate, in older adults in acute and long-term care (LTC) settings. DATA SOURCES:PubMed, CINAHL Plus, Google Scholar, and OpenGrey databases. STUDY SELECTION:Randomized clinical trials and clinical studie...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Schneider KL,Yahia N

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A continuing complication, pressure injuries are due to sustained mechanical loading and tissue deformations, which can then be exacerbated by additional intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors. Although support surfaces are designed to mitigate risk factors for pressure injuries, the presence of a turn and pos...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Call E,Tanner L,Cheney A,Rappl L,Santamaria N,Gefen A,Oberg C

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide information about initiating interdisciplinary research related to microbiomes and their role in human immunity, disease, and metabolic processes. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES:After parti...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Honaker J,Ammons C,Kelechi T

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the efficacy of the authors' combination therapy protocol for keloid treatment. DESIGN:Retrospective. SETTING:Plastic surgery office-based outpatient setting in New York City. PATIENTS:Forty patients with 44 keloid scars requiring surgical excision....

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Jones ME,Hardy C,Ridgway J

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：:Laparoscopic bowel surgery has demonstrated patient care benefits of decreased duration of hospital stay, smaller incisions, lower risk of cardiopulmonary complications, and reduced risk of small-bowel obstruction. Resection of complicated diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease can be technically challeng...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Senagore AJ,Erwin-Toth P

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the etiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment of compartment syndrome. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care. OBJECTIVES:After reading this article and taking this test, the reader shoul...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Salcido R,Lepre SJ

更新日期：2007-10-01 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: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:Lymphedema is a condition of localized protein-rich swelling from damaged or malfunctioning lymphatics. Because the immune system is compromised, there is a high risk of infection. Infection in patients with lymphedema may present in a variety of ways. OBJECTIVE:The goals of this review were to standardize ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Fife CE,Farrow W,Hebert AA,Armer NC,Stewart BR,Cormier JN,Armer JM

更新日期：2017-07-01 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:Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a mainstay in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds. Following the success of the Vacuum-Assisted Closure system (Kinetic Concepts Inc [KCI], an Acelity Company, San Antonio, Texas), many similar systems were developed with minor variations. However, these systems...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Serena TE,Buan JS

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether any of the Braden subscales were more strongly related to pressure ulcer occurrence than the Braden total score in obese and nonobese hospitalized patients. The authors investigated whether defining high risk for the total Braden score of 16 or less was associated with...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Pokorny ME,Rose MA,Watkins F,Swanson M,Kirkpatrick MK,Wu Q

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the peer-reviewed literature that compares advanced venous leg ulcer therapies to standard of care with compression dressings. METHODS:A MEDLINE search for venous ulcer treatment with electrical stimulation, surgical vein correction, and bioengineered tissues was conducted. Randomized clinical tr...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Thakral G,La Fontaine J,Kim P,Najafi B,Nichols A,Lavery LA

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00