Publications by authors named "Brooke E Pierson"
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- ECMO usage is increasing, but determining which patients will benefit the most is challenging, making risk stratification crucial.
- This study evaluated the impact of two biomarkers, SDC-1 and soluble thrombomodulin (sTM), on mortality rates in patients on venoarterial ECMO.
- Results showed that higher levels of sTM significantly correlate with increased mortality risk, while SDC-1 levels are marginally predictive; these findings suggest that incorporating these biomarkers could enhance existing scoring systems for better patient assessment.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of combining autologous skin cell suspension (ASCS) with meshed split-thickness skin grafts (mSTSG) for treating large burns, aiming to improve healing times and reduce aesthetic issues.
- Experiments conducted on pigs showed that wounds treated with ASCS had significantly faster re-epithelialization rates compared to those without ASCS, particularly noted on days 3, 5, and 7 post-grafting.
- However, despite the improved healing rates, the presence of ASCS did not affect the patterning of the scars, indicating that while ASCS enhances healing, it may not address visual scarring issues.
