This paper reports on the topic of pressure injury documentation and assessment to improve the staging and recording of pressure injuries. This paper was sponsored by Tissue Analytics, a Net Health Company.
Michael N. Desvigne, MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS; Kurt Holifield, RN, BSN, WCC, OMS; Kari Day, RN, BSN, WCC; Krista Montgomery; Ashley L. Wardman, LPN; Denise Gilmore, BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN
The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
Dr. Patrick Ting discusses the background and results of his original research, Surgical Therapy for Complex Pelvic Pressure Injuries: A Review of Outcomes for Five Consecutive Years and a Proposal for a Navigator in the Care Pathway.
Dr. Patrick Ting discusses the background and results of his original research, Surgical Therapy for Complex Pelvic Pressure Injuries: A Review of Outcomes for Five Consecutive Years and a Proposal for a Navigator in the Care Pathway.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
Jacob Peschman; Hunter S. Cameron; Marc de Moya; Aishu Ramamurthi; Christina L. Megal
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
Caitlyn Hollingshead; Richard Simman, MD, FACS, FACCWS; Basmah Khalil
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
Alison Acott; Kathryn P. Brinegar; Anne T. Mancino
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
Henry C. Hsia; Seema M. Patel; Daniel C. Sasson; Corinne Signore; Kaiti Duan
A look at the change in reported hospital-acquired pressure injuries prepandemic and during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic at Yale New Haven Health.
A look at the change in reported hospital-acquired pressure injuries prepandemic and during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic at Yale New Haven Health.
Prophylactic use of five-layer foam dressings to reduce the risk of developing a pressure injury (PI) is a key component of a PI prevention protocol. These dressings mitigate contributing...
Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, WOCNF
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, discusses the increased pressure injury risk from the pandemic and how the issue has amplified the need for establishing criteria for unavoidable pressure injuries in the...
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, discusses the increased pressure injury risk from the pandemic and how the issue has amplified the need for establishing criteria for unavoidable pressure injuries in the...
Hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) represent a significant source of morbidity, mortality, and cost burden. In this podcast, Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-C, CWOCN-AP, discusses a new, innovative technology called Leaf, the wearable...
Hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) represent a significant source of morbidity, mortality, and cost burden. In this podcast, Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-C, CWOCN-AP, discusses a new, innovative technology called Leaf, the wearable...
This study estimates health care resource utilization in the early initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment vs late initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment in stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers in the United...
This study estimates health care resource utilization in the early initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment vs late initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment in stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers in the United...
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
In this interview, the speaker outlines concerns about regulatory overcorrection, escalating product costs, and the growing influence of vendor-driven revenue messaging in physician offices.
In this interview, the speaker outlines concerns about regulatory overcorrection, escalating product costs, and the growing influence of vendor-driven revenue messaging in physician offices.
As multi-billion dollar spending on CTPs draws heightened regulatory scrutiny, policymakers are stepping in—fast and forcefully. But as new rules roll out, many clinicians worry that cost containment efforts could unintentionally undermine...
As multi-billion dollar spending on CTPs draws heightened regulatory scrutiny, policymakers are stepping in—fast and forcefully. But as new rules roll out, many clinicians worry that cost containment efforts could unintentionally undermine...
In this part of a recent interview with Jim McDannald, DPM, of Podiatry Growth, he shares how he sees practices adapting in light of regulatory changes, and what he predicts for those that do not find a way to do so.
In this part of a recent interview with Jim McDannald, DPM, of Podiatry Growth, he shares how he sees practices adapting in light of regulatory changes, and what he predicts for those that do not find a way to do so.
Michael N. Desvigne, MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS; Kurt Holifield, RN, BSN, WCC, OMS; Kari Day, RN, BSN, WCC; Krista Montgomery; Ashley L. Wardman, LPN; Denise Gilmore, BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN
The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
Jacob Peschman; Hunter S. Cameron; Marc de Moya; Aishu Ramamurthi; Christina L. Megal
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
Caitlyn Hollingshead; Richard Simman, MD, FACS, FACCWS; Basmah Khalil
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
Alison Acott; Kathryn P. Brinegar; Anne T. Mancino
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
The authors conducted a 3-year retrospective review of hospitalized patients from 200-, 400-, and 700-bed acute care facilities before (preimplementation, year 1) and after (postimplementation, years 2 and 3) introduction of the mobile wound...
The authors conducted a 3-year retrospective review of hospitalized patients from 200-, 400-, and 700-bed acute care facilities before (preimplementation, year 1) and after (postimplementation, years 2 and 3) introduction of the mobile wound...
Oleg Teleten, MS, RN, CWCN; Machelle Wilson; Jenni Prevatt; Christopher Burleson; Lisa Peterson, MS, RN
The aim of this study was to measure and compare 2 different OR surfaces in both the supine with bent knees position and the supine in lithotomy position. The authors sought to identify the most effective pressure redistribution surface in...
The aim of this study was to measure and compare 2 different OR surfaces in both the supine with bent knees position and the supine in lithotomy position. The authors sought to identify the most effective pressure redistribution surface in...
In a retrospective series, synthetic electrospun fiber matrix promoted healing of complex tunneling and undermining wounds, helping avoid flap reconstruction or amputation in high-risk patients.
In a retrospective series, synthetic electrospun fiber matrix promoted healing of complex tunneling and undermining wounds, helping avoid flap reconstruction or amputation in high-risk patients.
This case series shows that a dual-layer compression system can effectively reduce limb volume, support wound healing, and improve patient independence in complex lymphedema.
This case series shows that a dual-layer compression system can effectively reduce limb volume, support wound healing, and improve patient independence in complex lymphedema.
Eight refractory pyoderma gangrenosum cases healed with immunosuppression, selective debridement, and bilayer skin substitute, supporting surgery under controlled inflammation.
Eight refractory pyoderma gangrenosum cases healed with immunosuppression, selective debridement, and bilayer skin substitute, supporting surgery under controlled inflammation.
Hydrosurgical debridement combined with negative pressure therapy effectively treated extensive chronic wounds from polyacrylamide hydrogel breast injections, resulting in successful healing without recurrence at 12–18 months.
Hydrosurgical debridement combined with negative pressure therapy effectively treated extensive chronic wounds from polyacrylamide hydrogel breast injections, resulting in successful healing without recurrence at 12–18 months.
Chi Young Bang, MD, PhD; Seung Ho Lee, MD; Kun Yong Sung, PhD, MD
Systemic lupus erythematosus may present with refractory leg ulcers unresponsive to immunosuppression, prompting consideration of multimodal anticoagulation and advanced wound therapies.
Systemic lupus erythematosus may present with refractory leg ulcers unresponsive to immunosuppression, prompting consideration of multimodal anticoagulation and advanced wound therapies.
Francisco Javier Ramírez-Fernández, MD; Isidro Velázquez-Jacobo, MD; Adriana Lozano-Platonoff, MD; Monica Navarrete-Martínez, MD; José Contreras-Ruiz, MD
This case report discusses region-specific reconstruction of complex foot trauma using plantar-to-plantar punch grafting to provide durable, glabrous coverage.
This case report discusses region-specific reconstruction of complex foot trauma using plantar-to-plantar punch grafting to provide durable, glabrous coverage.
Stephanie Constable, BSN, RN, CWOCN; Jacquelyn Bergo, MBA, MSN, RN, PHN, CCRN; Sarah Tuttle, BSc; Jennifer Jane Gale, BA
This article examines clinician experiences using a multilayer antimicrobial surgical incision dressing prophylactically in low-risk orthopedic and other surgical patients.
This article examines clinician experiences using a multilayer antimicrobial surgical incision dressing prophylactically in low-risk orthopedic and other surgical patients.
A poster presented at SAWC Fall summarizes a study on burn wound healing among patients with diabetes to examine how different A1c levels correlate with complications and prolonged healing.
A poster presented at SAWC Fall summarizes a study on burn wound healing among patients with diabetes to examine how different A1c levels correlate with complications and prolonged healing.
