Publications by authors named "K A Jermyn"
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess whether negative pressure could be maintained accurately and repeatably with a wall-suction-based hybrid negative pressure wound therapy (h-NPWT) system by comparing it with a commercial negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device.
Study Design: In vitro experimental study.
Methods: A commercial NPWT device (control) and three h-NPWT devices, with 0, 3, and 6 meters of additional tubing using the hospital-wall suction (groups 1, 2, and 3 respectively), were applied sequentially to a commercial NPWT dressing on a silicone skin substrate and set to run at a continuous pressure of -125 mmHg.
Ultrasonography is an excellent investigative tool that can assist with the diagnosis of soft tissue conditions. In human medicine, ultrasonography is a fundamental diagnostic tool for the investigation of suspected vegetal foreign bodies (VFB), with protocol-based ultrasonography providing increased accuracy compared to lesion-focused examinations. Protocol-based ultrasonography is an emerging tool within the veterinary field, however, compared to human medicine is not routinely employed.
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- Middle-aged adults with high pulse pressure are at greater risk for dementia, and the Guardian device aims to reduce this risk by modifying blood flow in the carotid artery.
- In a study involving 10 sheep, the Guardian was implanted for 3 to 8 months, and no adverse effects were reported, indicating it is safe for use.
- The device showed promising results with minimal movement and no signs of complications in the carotid artery, but further research is needed to assess its effectiveness for human use.
Reconstructive surgical techniques are used in both general and referral veterinary practice to facilitate closure of challenging wound defects. During veterinary studies, there are often limited opportunities for students to practice these techniques on live patients or cadavers. Surgical models, including suture pads and ovariohysterectomy models, have been successfully incorporated into veterinary teaching, providing students with additional practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes and complications of dogs that had pancarpal arthrodesis (PCA) using a titanium hybrid advanced locking plate system (ALPS) and stainless steel hybrid dynamic compression plate (HDCP).
Study Design: Retrospective observational study.
Methods: Medical records (2007-2020) were reviewed for cases that had PCA performed using ALPS or HDCP.