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Best in Class: Scottsdale Wound Management Guide
Comprehensive pocket handbook offers differential diagnosis and treatment options at your fingertips
Malvern, PA (June 8, 2009) – Proper wound care management has become one of the top concerns for many clinicians across various medical specialties. Treatment is specific to the wound type, the patient and the long-term care plan and requires ongoing assessment. Read More
2009 WOUNDS Article Index
Non-Accredited Education
Simple Steps in Wound Healing to Achieve Success for Your Patients and Practice - Complimentary On-Demand Webcast
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Managing the Diabetic Foot: A Clinical and Economic View Complimentary Archived Webcast
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Managing the Diabetic Foot: A Clinical and Economic View Complimentary Archived Webcast
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CLINICAL EVENTS CALENDAR
- SAWC/WHS Spring 2010Start Date:April 17, 2010End Date:April 20, 2010
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Evidence Corner
Moist Wound Healing With Limited Resources
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Documentation: The Crystal Ball of Wound Care
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Support Surfaces To Prevent Pressure Ulcers
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Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC)
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Within 5 years after experiencing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), 1 in 3 individuals will develop swelling and skin changes associated with post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS).1 Graduated, high-compression bandages and stockings are effective at healing venous leg ulcers, preventing progression of PTS and managing lymphedema,2 but are most effective in ambulatory individuals. How much does walking help, and could increased calf muscle activity enhance the benefits of recognized compression therapies?
Where Have All the Enzymes Gone?
Efficacy of Collagenase or Papain-Urea
Reference: Ramundo J, Gray M. Enzymatic wound debridement. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2008;35(3):273–280.
Rationale: Debriding necrotic tissue is an important step in wound care. Indications and efficacy are not clearly established for the major methods used. Scant evidence guides the selection of safe, effective, debriding modalities for chronic wounds.
Topical Honey and Wounds
Honey on Sloughy Venous Ulcers
Reference: Gethin, G, Cowman S. Manuka honey vs. hydrogel—a prospective, open label, multicentre, randomised controlled trial to compare desloughing efficacy and healing outcomes in venous ulcers. J Clin Nurs. 2008;Aug 23. [Epub ahead of print]
Rationale: Expert opinion suggests honey may be effective as a wound desloughing and healing agent. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on chronic wounds remain to be conducted.
Foam Dressings: Are We There Yet?
Foam Dressings on Chronic or Acute Wounds
Reference: Chaby G, Senet P, Vaneau M, et al. Dressings for acute and chronic wounds: a systematic review. Arch Dermatol. 2007;143(10):1297–1304.
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CME Showcase
"Current Concepts In Healing Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcerations"
A Complimentary On-Demand CE/CME Webcast This activity is supported by an educational grant from Advanced Biohealing. To access this Webcast, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-550/ |
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