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Feature Article
Calendula officinalis and Wound Healing: A Systematic Review
Matthew J. Leach, PhD, BN(Hons), ND, RN, MATMS
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hether acute or chronic, wounds can compromise an individual’s wellbeing, self-image, working capacity, and independence. These financial, social, and physical implications suggest that good wound management is necessary not only for the individual, but also for the community. While appropriate wound management by qualified healthcare professionals is an integral part of treatment success, dressing choice and specification is equally important.
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 Understanding Collagen Dressings and their Benefit in Wound Care
Complimentary Archived Webcast
Non-Accredited
This educational program is designed to provide clarity as to the benefit in wound care of the many different collagen based dressings on the market. It will begin with a timeline and general overview of many collagen dressings in existence followed by the clinical benefit they provide to healing wounds from a scientific perspective. The session will end with a practicing wound care clinician discussing the benefit of these dressings for the everyday practice of healing chronic wounds. |
MRSA And Diabetic Foot
Wounds: Where Do We Go From Here?
Live Accredited Webcast with Q&A:
Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
Rebroadcasts:
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 7:30pm – 8:30pm ET
Thursday, October 2, 2008, 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer. This activity is sponsored by the North American Center For Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).
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Understanding Collagen Dressings and their Benefit in Wound Care
Complimentary Archived Webcast
Non-Accredited
This educational program is designed to provide clarity as to the benefit in wound care of the many different collagen based dressings on the market. It will begin with a timeline and general overview of many collagen dressings in existence followed by the clinical benefit they provide to healing wounds from a scientific perspective. The session will end with a practicing wound care clinician discussing the benefit of these dressings for the everyday practice of healing chronic wounds. |
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 The Pharmacological Management of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy:
A Review of Remittive vs. Palliative Therapy
Complimentary Accredited Webcast
Wednesday, October 24th 2007 1:00PM EST
This activity has been developed for
Vascular Surgeons, Endocrinologists, Podiatrists, Nurses, Primary Care Physicians, Wound Care Specialists, and Diabetic Educators.
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 New Treatment Strategies for the Endovascular Approach to Critical Limb Ischemia:
ADVANCEMENTS IN LIMB SALVAGE MEDICINE
Complimentary Accredited On-Demand Webcast
This activity has been developed for Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Podiatric Physicians, Endovascular Allied Professionals, Endocrinologists, Wound Care Specialists, Directors of the Wound Care Clinic, and Primary Care Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses and Technologists. |
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Feature Article
Definitive
O. Monneuse MD, PhD; K. Al-Ahmadi MD; N. Ahmed MD, PhD
A 19-year-old man was brought by Emergency Medical Services to a Level I trauma center 20 minutes after sustaining 3 stab wounds to the left chest. The patient was awake and oriented, but complaining of difficulty in breathing and left sided chest pain. The patient’s vital signs were as follows: heart rate = 110 bpm, blood pressure (BP) = 110/75 mmHg, oxygen saturation = 92% on 10 L/min O2 by facemask. The physical exam revealed 2 stab wounds in the left chest between the anterior and posterior axillary lines at the third and fourth intercostal spaces, respectively, and 1 stab wound in the left anterior cardiac box lateral to the sternum.
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Special Publication:
The following is a collection of publications from Healthpoint intended to facilitate expeditious, cost-effective wound care management. There will be nine publications total. |
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