Feature Article
The Role of a Silver Releasing Lipido-colloid Contact Layer in Venous Leg Ulcers Presenting Inflammatory Signs Suggesting Heavy Bacterial Colonization: Results of a Randomized Controlled Study
Isabelle Lazareth, MD;1 Sylvie Meaume, MD;2 Michèle Léa Sigal-Grinberg, MD;3 Patrick Combemale, MD;4 Thierry Le Guyadec, MD;5 Anne Zagnoli, MD;6 Jean-Luc Perrot, MD;7 Anne Sauvadet, PhD;8 Serge Bohbot, MD8
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early all open wounds are contaminated by microorganisms, but this generally corresponds to a simple bacterial growth without leading to deleterious effects or compromising the progress of the healing process. If the probability of wound infection increases as the level of contamination does in acute wounds, it is more complex for chronic wounds which are able to content and tolerate without inducing local signs, large amounts of bacteria, many times higher than the usual threshold level (= 105 bacteria/g of tissue) defining infection in acute wounds.
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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
Prevention of
J. Angobaldo, MD; C. Sanger, DO; M. Marks, MD
Pulsatile lavage is a high-pressure wound irrigation system commonly used in operating rooms and wound care facilities. The system consists of a battery-powered device which delivers a pressurized sterile crystalloid solution to the wound bed at usually no greater than 15 psi. The device administers a fluid stream to the wound surface and has a built-in suction tube that concurrently removes the fluid as it is dispensed. A small circular shield is attached to the nozzle of the device, which serves to decrease gross splash when placed in contact with the wound bed. Tubing connects the device to a sterile irrigation fluid bag and a suction pump with a collection canister.
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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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| All submissions for consideration should be submitted online using the Rapid Review Web-Based Review System at www.rapidreview.com. Authors should scroll down to HMP Communications and click on Author. |
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