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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

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CLINICAL EVENTS CALENDAR

Evidence Corner

Moist Wound Healing With Limited Resources

VOLUME: 22 PUBLICATION DATE: Feb 01 2010
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2 February 2010

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Solving the Burn Depth Puzzle

VOLUME: 21 PUBLICATION DATE: Dec 01 2009
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12 December 2009

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Documentation: The Crystal Ball of Wound Care

VOLUME: 21 PUBLICATION DATE: Oct 14 2009
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10 October 2009

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Support Surfaces To Prevent Pressure Ulcers

VOLUME: 21 PUBLICATION DATE: Aug 01 2009
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8 August 2009

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Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC)

VOLUME: 21 PUBLICATION DATE: Jun 01 2009
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6 June 2009

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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?

VOLUME: 21 PUBLICATION DATE: Apr 15 2009
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4 April 2009

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.

Preventing Surgical Site Infections

VOLUME: 21 PUBLICATION DATE: Feb 12 2009
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2 February 2009

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Topical Honey and Wounds

VOLUME: 20 PUBLICATION DATE: Dec 01 2008
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12 December 2008

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?

VOLUME: 20 PUBLICATION DATE: Oct 21 2008
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10 Oct 08

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.

Closing Arguments

VOLUME: 20 PUBLICATION DATE: Jun 01 2008
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CME Showcase

"Current Concepts In Healing Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcerations"

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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Advanced Biohealing.
This activity is sponsored by the North American Center For Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).

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