Day-of-Free Tissue Transfer Qualitative Cultures Do Not Predict Limb Salvage Outcomes.

Background: Successful free tissue transfer is critical for lower extremity salvage in the chronic wound population. The rates of lower extremity free tissue transfer success lag behind those for other anatomical sites. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether positive qualitative day-of-free tissue transfer cultures or pathogen virulence negatively impacts short- and long-term outcomes of lower extremity free tissue transfer.

Incidence of Major Arterial Abnormality in Patients with Wound Dehiscence after Lower Extremity Orthopedic Procedures.

Background: Surgical dehiscence can occur after lower extremity orthopedic procedures. Underlying vascular aberrancy and localized ischemia contribute to chronic wound development requiring advanced techniques such as free tissue transfer. Localized vascular abnormality is an underrecognized contributing factor to such dehiscence.

Varying rates of patient identity verification when using computerized provider order entry.

Objective: We sought to determine rates of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) patient identity verification and when and where in the ordering process verification occurred.

Materials And Methods: Fifty-five physicians from 4 healthcare systems completed simulated patient scenarios using their respective CPOE system (Epic or Cerner). Eye movements were recorded and analyzed.