Identifying risk factors associated with infection in patients with chronic leg ulcers
Leg ulcers are hard to heal. Infection causes delayed healing, negatively impacting patients’ quality of life, the healthcare system, and society. Early recognition of patients at high risk of infection is essential to prevent complications and reduce negative impacts. However, at present, factors associated with infection in this population are not yet clearly understood.
The study aimed to identify factors that were significantly associated with infection in chronic leg ulcers. A sample of 561 patients with chronic leg ulcers, who were previously recruited at outpatient clinics and community settings within Australia b...
Source: International Wound Journal - December 17, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Ut T Bui, Helen Edwards, Kathleen Finlayson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effects of ambient conditions on the risk of pressure injuries in bedridden patients —multi‐physics modelling of microclimate
In this study, we incorporated these microclimate factors into a novel, 3‐dimensional multi‐physics coupled model of the human buttocks, which simultaneously determines the biothermal and biomechanical behaviours of the buttocks in supine lying on different support surfaces. We compared 3 simulated thermally controlled mattresses with 2 reference foam mattresses. A tissue damage score was numerically calculated in a relevant volume of the model, and the cooling effect of each 1°C decrease of tissue temperature was deduced. Damage scores of tissues were substantially lower for the non‐foam mattresses compared with th...
Source: International Wound Journal - December 17, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Tal Zeevi, Ayelet Levy, Neima Brauner, Amit Gefen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Subepidermal moisture detection of heel pressure injury: The pressure ulcer detection study outcomes
We examined subepidermal moisture (SEM) and visual skin assessment of heel pressure injury (PrI) among 417 nursing home residents in 19 facilities over 16 weeks. Participants were older (mean age 77 years), 58% were female, over half were ethnic minorities (29% African American, 12% Asian American, 21% Hispanic), and at risk for PrI (mean Braden Scale Risk score = 15.6). Blinded concurrent visual assessments and SEM measurements were obtained at heels weekly. Visual skin damage was categorised as normal, erythema, stage 1 PrI, deep tissue injury (DTI) or stage 2 or greater PrI. PrI incidence was 76%. Off‐loading ...
Source: International Wound Journal - December 17, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Barbara M Bates ‐Jensen, Heather E McCreath, Gojiro Nakagami, Anabel Patlan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
An uncommon localization of black heels in a free climbing instructor
Black heels, also known as talon noir or calcaneal petechiae, are asymptomatic superficial cutaneous haemorrhages of the feet, mostly seen as post‐traumatic lesions in young athletic individuals who practice sports such as tennis, football, or gymnastics. Here, we present a case of black heels in a young male rock climber. (Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - December 17, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Antonella Tammaro, Francesca Magri, Elisa Moliterni, Francesca Romana Parisella, Matteo Mondello, Severino Persechino Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
A 2000 patient retrospective assessment of a new strategy for burn wound management in view of infection prevention and treatment
International Wound Journal, EarlyView. (Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - December 15, 2017 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Turning frequency in adult bedridden patients to prevent hospital ‐acquired pressure ulcer: A scoping review
International Wound Journal, EarlyView. (Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - December 15, 2017 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Health ‐related quality of life and patient burden in patients with split‐thickness skin graft donor site wounds
International Wound Journal, EarlyView. (Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - December 15, 2017 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Diabetic foot ulcer management in clinical practice in the UK: costs and outcomes
International Wound Journal,Volume 15, Issue 1, Page 43-52, February 2018. (Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - December 15, 2017 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Venous leg ulcer management in clinical practice in the UK: costs and outcomes
International Wound Journal,Volume 15, Issue 1, Page 29-37, February 2018. (Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - December 15, 2017 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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International Wound Journal, Ahead of Print. (Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - December 15, 2017 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
