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Understanding Collagen Dressings and their Benefit in Wound Care Complimentary Archived Webcast
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Contaminated midline abdominal wounds are often left open and allowed to close by secondary intention to prevent surgical site infections. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) devices have been shown to decrease time of healing by secondary intention when compared to the prior standard of moist dressings.1 A modification of NPWT that utilizes the unique characteristics of the NPWT system to achieve a delayed primary closure while preventing surgical site infections by continuously draining the wound effluent is presented.
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Disclosure: Funds for this study were provided by a grant from the IOER Research and Grant Fund #3122 at Des Moines University.
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Background. The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) guidelines promote the comprehensive, interdisciplinary management of patients with chronic wounds by multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) comprised of designated specialists.1 Since these patients are known to have a high incidence of multiple medical problems, comorbidity factors that require input from many specialties for wound prevention (both effective and safe wound treatment), this approach seems to be logical.2 Conversely, since problem wounds should be promptly treated,management
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An elderly patient with a traumatic, nonhealing wound underwent surgical debridement of the affected area. Operative cultures grew Mycobacterium species.
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Dear Readers,
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Wound Healing is a valuable, scientifically rigorous, and thorough text that belongs in the library of every wound care practitioner. Dr. Anna Falabella and Dr. Robert Kirsner are internationally recognized physicians in the field of dermatology and wound healing. Their dual specialties of dermatology and wound care combined with their extensive university research and clinical experience offer a perspective of wound pathophysiology, wound evaluation, and therapy that is evidence-based and uniquely helpful.
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SMITH & NEPHEW ENTERS NPWT RENTAL MARKET
Smith & Nephew (London, UK) in collaboration with Universal Hospital Services Inc (Edina, Minn) reached an agreement with to bring their negative pressure wound therapy products to the US rental market. - Issue:12
Avagard™ Foam Antiseptic Improves Hand Hygiene
3M Health Care (St. Paul, Minn) launched Avagard™ Foam Instant Hand Antiseptic with moisturizers.
The foam antiseptic contains a blend of 5 emollients designed to moisturize and condition hands whileit disinfects. The product dries quickly and spreads easily while avoiding aerosol can disposal costs.
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Disclosure: This work was supported by grant no. 6418-6 from the Chief Scientist’s Office of the Ministry of Health, Israel.
Press Release
ConvaTec and Boehringer Technologies Announce License Agreement
ConvaTec Acquires Exclusive Worldwide Rights for a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
SKILLMAN, NJ (December 18, 2008) — ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, announced today it has signed a long-term global exclusive license agreement with Boehringer Technologies to market and distribute Boehringer’s Engenex® Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System incorporating Bio-Dome™ Interface Technology.
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CME Showcase
"Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy"
Upcoming Accredited Webcast Release Date: December 22, 2008 Expiration Date: December 22, 2009 This activity is supported by an educational grant from PamLabs. To register for this Webcast, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-558/ |
"Current Concepts In Healing Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcerations"
Upcoming Live Accredited Webcast with Q&A Noon to 1 p.m. EDT January 20, 2009 Rebroadcasts 7:30-8:30 p.m. EDT 3-4 p.m. EDT This activity is supported by an educational grant from Advanced Biohealing. To register for this Webcast, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-550/ |
| MRSA And Diabetic Foot Wounds: Where Do We Go From Here? Accredited Webcast Archive Version available now. 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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PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE (PAD) AND CRITICAL LIMB ISCHEMIA (CLI): Managing Vascular and Wound Healing Challenges with Current and Emerging Technologies Maintenance Debridement: A New Look at Science and Art Accredited Webcast with Q&A: November 17, 2008 at 3:00pm EST This activity is supported by an educational grant from HealthPoint Ltd. |
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