New High-Tech Collagen Assists in Closing Surgical Wounds
CellerateRX Surgical, a new, patented, hydrolyzed collagen product that is FDA cleared for surgical wounds, has just been used as the primary, full-thickness incision dressing for a surgical procedure.
Still Time to Register for Symposium!
You still have time to register for the 27th Annual Clinical Symposium on Wound Care, October 20-23, 2012, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. We’ll see you there!
NPUAP Announces Cartilage Position Statement
NPUAP has a new position statement titled Pressure Ulcers with Exposed Cartilage are Stage IV Pressure Ulcers. In this position statement, staging for ulcers absent of soft tissue, such as skin over cartilage, is examined.
New Applicator Design Launched for Ultrasound
The new MIST 360 Applicator design provides increased flexibility to access even the most difficult to reach wounds, while allowing larger wounds to be treated more easily, according to the manufacturer. MIST Therapy is low-frequency ultrasound delivered without contact through a saline mist.
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Screening for the High-Risk Diabetic Foot: A 60-Second Tool (2012)©
R. Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD, Med, FRCPC(Med Derm), MACP, FAAD, MAPWCA; Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN, ACNS,-BC, CWON, ETN, MAPWCA, FAAN; Afsaneh Alavi, MD, FRCPC(Derm); Brian Ostrow, MD, FRCSC, IIWCC(Toronto),MMedSci; Mariam Botros, CDE, DCh; Laurie Goodman, MHScN, BA, RN, IIWCC(Toronto); Kevin Woo, PhD, RN, FAPWCA; and Hiske Smart, MA, RN, PG Dip(UK), IIWCC(Toronto)