Topical Wound Therapy Products With Ionic Silver: A Technologic Analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this technologic analysis was to review use of ionic silver as a component of topical wound therapy products.

Approach: Published literature from a variety of fields related to ionic silver and its use in topical wound therapy products was reviewed and a summary of common commercially available wound care products containing ionic silver was generated, along with general recommendations for use. Safety information from both manufacturer guidelines and the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database is summarized.

Intra-Abdominal Pressure Measurement Devices: A Technologic Analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this Technologic Analysis is to review devices designed to measure intra-abdominal pressure (IAP); these devices are used to detect intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS).

Approach: Published literature focusing on devices designed to measure IAP was reviewed, comparing the options available and outlining recommendations for appropriate use. Safety information regarding IAP measurement devices was derived from the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database.

Abdominal Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices for Management of the Open Abdomen: A Technologic Analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this technologic analysis was to analyze technologic features of abdominal negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).

Approach: Published literature regarding abdominal negative pressure wound therapy (aNPWT) devices was reviewed. A summary of management approaches for the open abdomen provides a foundation for understanding the benefits of aNPWT.