13 results match your criteria: "Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center[Affiliation]"
Examining albumin as a bioindicator of healing capability in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a retrospective review.
Wounds
June 2023
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the relationship between albumin levels and healing outcomes in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) over a 12-week treatment period, suggesting that hypoalbuminemia could serve as a risk factor for amputation.
- A retrospective review of 793 patients identified 62 who met inclusion criteria; however, initial albumin levels did not significantly differ between those who healed and those who did not after 12 weeks.
- Findings indicated that while albumin trends had weak correlation with wound healing, a negative trend in albumin was linked to an increase in wound size, limiting albumin’s effectiveness as a bioindicator of healing capacity in the short term.
Multidimensional Pain Characteristics in Older Adults with Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers.
Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle)
October 2021
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Pain affects wound healing, treatment, and quality of life because it has significant impacts on physical, psychological, and social well-being. Despite the fact that more than half of chronic venous leg ulcer (CVLU) patients experience mild-to-moderate pain, the multidimensional characteristics of CVLU pain are not well documented. The objective of this study was to describe the multidimensional pain characteristics, including the sensory, affective, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions, of CVLU before debridement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevention of middle ear barotrauma with oxymetazoline/fluticasone treatment.
Undersea Hyperb Med
June 2021
University of Florida, Department of Anesthesiology, Gainesville, Florida U.S.
Middle ear barotrauma (MEB) is a common complication of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy. It has been reported in more than 40% of HBO2 treatments and can interrupt the sequence of HBO2. MEB may lead to pain, tympanic membrane rupture, and even hearing loss.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Method to Reproduce Symmetry in Midfacial Reconstruction: A Report of 19 Cases.
Adv Skin Wound Care
July 2020
In the Department of Plastic Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China, Xiaoli Lou, MD, PhD, is Attending Physician; and Chunyu Xue, MD, PhD, is Director. Joseph A. Molnar, MD, PhD, FACS, is Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Regenerative Medicine; Medical Director, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center; and Associate Director, Burn Center, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Hongda Bi, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Background: Reconstruction of facial skin defects remains a clinical challenge. With aging, ptosis of tissue over fixed structures creates an important facial feature known as the tear trough. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and aesthetic outcome of a novel surgical technique that reproduced this facial feature while avoiding ectropion during midfacial skin defect repair.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVenous Ulcers: Diagnosis and Treatment.
Am Fam Physician
September 2019
University of Florida Health Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Venous ulcers are the most common type of chronic lower extremity ulcers, affecting 1% to 3% of the U.S. population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe prevalence and incidence of chronic venous leg ulcers (CVLUs) are increasing worldwide, as are the associated financial costs. Although it has long been known that their underlying etiology is venous insufficiency, the molecular aspects of healing versus nonhealing, as well as the psychoneurologic symptoms (PNS; pain, cognitive dysfunction, fatigue, depression, and anxiety) associated with CVLUs remain understudied. In this biobehaviorally focused review, we aim to elucidate the complex mechanisms that link the biological and molecular aspects of CLVUs with their PNS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is known to improve wound healing in the setting of chronic, nonhealing wounds of irradiated skin; however, failure of wound healing may still occur. Dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM) grafting is a technology that has been proven to promote wound healing of wounds related to venous stasis. Little has been published to date regarding use of dHACM in the setting of nonhealing wounds of irradiated skin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUse of mechanically powered disposable negative pressure wound therapy: recommendations and reimbursement update.
Wounds
February 2019
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC.
Article Synopsis
- The use of ultra-portable, mechanically powered disposable negative pressure wound therapy (dNPWT) is increasing for managing wounds in outpatient care and transitioning inpatients to home care, showing similar effectiveness to electric versions.
- Very few studies exist on best practices for dNPWT across different wound types, indicating a need for comprehensive clinical guidelines and knowledge on reimbursement processes.
- A panel of experts has developed recommendations for using dNPWT, including optimal patient selection, wound preparation, and reimbursement guidelines, aimed at improving clinical outcomes and economic value.
Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose/Collagen Dressings: Review of Evidence and Recommendations.
Adv Skin Wound Care
November 2017
Stephanie Wu, DPM, MS, is Professor of Surgery, Dr William M. School College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR), North Chicago, Illinois. Andrew J. Applewhite, MD, CSWP, is Medical Director and Physician, Comprehensive Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. Jeffrey Niezgoda, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA, CHWS, is President and Chief Medical Officer of Advancing the Zenith of Healthcare, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Robert Snyder, DPM, MSc, is Professor and Director of Clinical Research, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, North Miami Beach, Florida. Jayesh Shah, MD, is President, South Texas Wound Associated PA, San Antonio, Texas. Breda Cullen, PhD, is R&D Program Director, Systagenix, Gargrave, United Kingdom. Gregory Schultz, PhD, is Professor, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida. Janis Harrison, BSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, is Partner and Chief Clinical Consultant to Harrison WOC Services LLC, Thurston, Nebraska. Rosemary Hill, RN, CWOCN, CETN(C), is Enterostomal Therapist, Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Melania Howell, RN, CWOCN, is Wound Care Consultant, Dynamic Wound Care Solutions LLC, Turlock, California. Marcus Speyrer, RN, CWS, is Chief Operating Officer, The Wound Treatment Center LLC, Opelousas General Health System, Opelousas, Louisiana. Howard Utra, BSN, RN, CWCN, is Registered Nurse, Innovated Healing Systems, Tampa, Florida. Jean de Leon, MD, FAPWCA, is Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. Wayne Lee, MD, is in private practice, Hill Country Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, San Antonio, Texas. Terry Treadwell, MD, is Medical Director, Institute for Advanced Wound Care at Baptist Medical Center, Montgomery, Alabama. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: The authors thank Ricardo Martinez and Julie M. Robertson (ACELITY) for manuscript preparation and editing. Drs Wu, Applewhite, Niezgoda, Snyder, Shah, Schultz, de Leon, Lee, and Treadwell; Ms Harrison, Hill, and Howell; and Mr Speyrer and Mr Utra are consultants for ACELITY. Dr Cullen is an employee of Systagenix, an ACELITY Company. The panel meeting was sponsored by ACELITY.
Article Synopsis
- Healthcare systems face challenges with nonhealing wounds, and ORC/collagen dressings may provide an effective, cost-efficient solution for wound management.
- A multidisciplinary panel of 15 wound care experts reviewed literature about ORC/collagen dressings, finding most studies had low evidence quality and discussing specific wound types that could benefit from this dressing.
- The panel provided recommendations on using ORC/collagen dressings, highlighted potential barriers, and called for more clinical and economic comparisons with standard wound care practices.
Hyperbaric oxygen for the management of challenging wounds.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs
December 2015
Nanticoke Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center 801 Middleford Rd, Seaford, DE 19940
Possible application of hyperbaric oxygen technology in the management of urogenital and renal diseases.
J Med Eng Technol
September 2010
Life Support Technology Groups, Chronic Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, Mount Vernon Hospital, Sound Shore Health System, Westchester, New York, USA.
The purpose of this report is to explore possible therapeutic use of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO(2)) technology on renal and urogenital diseases. HBO(2) reduces inflammation, immunity and inflammatory cytokines, stimulates wound repair and angioneogenesis, maintains tissue oxygenation, increases antioxidant enzymes and heals tissue hypoxia and radionecrosis. A literature review of peer-reviewed articles that address HBO(2), genitourological diseases, renal disease, and dialysis was performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA review of skin and the effects of aging on skin structure and function.
Ostomy Wound Manage
September 2006
Tri-State Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, Clarkston, WA 99403, USA.
As the most visible and vulnerable organ of the human body, the skin is anatomically and functionally affected by aging. Maintaining skin integrity starts with understanding skin anatomy, physiology, and function and recognizing conditions as well as aspects of care that may affect structure and function. Research suggests that appropriate skin cleansing procedures and protection, as well as nutritional and environmental interventions, may help reduce some of the effects of aging and have positive psychological and health outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSilicone sheeting as an alternative to elastic bandages in dressing lower extremity amputations.
Ostomy Wound Manage
September 2004
Rush Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, Meridian, Mississippi, USA.