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...
Alton R. Johnson, Jr., DPM, DABPM, FACPM, FASPS, CWSP
Finalized CMS pricing and regulatory changes for cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs) are expected to significantly alter where—and how—wound care is delivered. In this interview, Alton R. Johnson, Jr., DPM, explains why private...
Finalized CMS pricing and regulatory changes for cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs) are expected to significantly alter where—and how—wound care is delivered. In this interview, Alton R. Johnson, Jr., DPM, explains why private...
In this video discussion, Chris Boodoo, MSc, and Karen Cross, MD, PhD, discuss how technology companies keep up with the uncertainty surrounding cellular- and tissue-based products (CTPs).
In this video discussion, Chris Boodoo, MSc, and Karen Cross, MD, PhD, discuss how technology companies keep up with the uncertainty surrounding cellular- and tissue-based products (CTPs).
As Dr. Fife notes, reduced margins may challenge home-based care previously supported by higher product profits; however, low-cost products can still yield margins, especially for large wounds,
As Dr. Fife notes, reduced margins may challenge home-based care previously supported by higher product profits; however, low-cost products can still yield margins, especially for large wounds,
With tightening skin substitute reimbursement and increasing regulatory scrutiny, many are questioning whether mobile wound care remains sustainable. Drawing on real-world experience, this discussion reframes sustainability as a...
With tightening skin substitute reimbursement and increasing regulatory scrutiny, many are questioning whether mobile wound care remains sustainable. Drawing on real-world experience, this discussion reframes sustainability as a...
In Part 2 of this interview series, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, BS, and Ryan Dirks, PA-C, of Open Wound Research confront the emotional and operational fallout of intensified fraud, waste, and abuse scrutiny in wound care—particularly as it relates...
In Part 2 of this interview series, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, BS, and Ryan Dirks, PA-C, of Open Wound Research confront the emotional and operational fallout of intensified fraud, waste, and abuse scrutiny in wound care—particularly as it relates...
Dr. Fife discusses the effects of CTP changes on hospital-based, mobile clinicians, skilled nursing and other settings, also touching on considerations with product handling.
Dr. Fife discusses the effects of CTP changes on hospital-based, mobile clinicians, skilled nursing and other settings, also touching on considerations with product handling.
In part 1 of this interview series, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, BS, and Ryan Dirks, PA-C, of Open Wound Research examine how mobile wound care has been reshaped by the rapid rise of cellular and acellular matrix products (CAMPs)/skin substitutes.
In part 1 of this interview series, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, BS, and Ryan Dirks, PA-C, of Open Wound Research examine how mobile wound care has been reshaped by the rapid rise of cellular and acellular matrix products (CAMPs)/skin substitutes.
CMS reimbursement reforms are reshaping the use of skin substitutes in wound care, phasing out high-cost, low-evidence products in favor of therapies backed by rigorous clinical data. New models like WISeR promote prior authorization to...
CMS reimbursement reforms are reshaping the use of skin substitutes in wound care, phasing out high-cost, low-evidence products in favor of therapies backed by rigorous clinical data. New models like WISeR promote prior authorization to...
This speaker discusses how CTP changes affect various stakeholders, how prepared providers will be, whether regulatory efforts are fostering or stifling innovation, and what policy actions would ensure sustainable growth and fair competition...
This speaker discusses how CTP changes affect various stakeholders, how prepared providers will be, whether regulatory efforts are fostering or stifling innovation, and what policy actions would ensure sustainable growth and fair competition...
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...
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.
This trial protocol describes a pragmatic hybrid real-world evidence design assessing trilayer versus single-layer amniotic grafts for diabetic and venous leg ulcers.
This trial protocol describes a pragmatic hybrid real-world evidence design assessing trilayer versus single-layer amniotic grafts for diabetic and venous leg ulcers.
This study assesses a novel finger-mounted debridement tool's usability, patient tolerability, and wound accessibility in managing chronic nonhealing wounds.
This study assesses a novel finger-mounted debridement tool's usability, patient tolerability, and wound accessibility in managing chronic nonhealing wounds.
This study evaluates long-term pain, psychological well-being, resilience, and functional outcomes after above- versus below-knee amputation for chronic lower extremity wounds.
This study evaluates long-term pain, psychological well-being, resilience, and functional outcomes after above- versus below-knee amputation for chronic lower extremity wounds.
Maeyane S. Moeng; Suleman Vadia, MBChB; Ashley W. Collinsworth, ScD, MPH; Siobhan Lookess, BSc, PGDip; Paolo Capelli
The authors of this article examine the utilization and cost impact of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in South Africa.
The authors of this article examine the utilization and cost impact of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in South Africa.
This case describes pentoxifylline for Martorell ulcer when antihypertensive targets preclude standard therapies, highlighting vigilance and management in cerebrovascular comorbidity.
This case describes pentoxifylline for Martorell ulcer when antihypertensive targets preclude standard therapies, highlighting vigilance and management in cerebrovascular comorbidity.
Elizabeth A. Ansert, DPM; James F. Thornton, MD; Amy Du, BS; Alexandra Thornton, BS; Paul J. Kim, DPM
This retrospective review assesses acellular wound matrix reconstruction after Mohs surgery for foot lesions, emphasizing functional preservation and surgical considerations.
This retrospective review assesses acellular wound matrix reconstruction after Mohs surgery for foot lesions, emphasizing functional preservation and surgical considerations.
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.
