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Tension–extension profile of wrap system samples.
Electrocauterisation of a surgical wound. A mid-foot amputation, 12×8cm. An electrocautery pen was used to achieve hemostasis (image provided by Dr Matthew Regulski).
Among the 25 included patients, 18 (72.0%) were male and seven (28.0%) were female, with a mean age of 59.6±13.5 years. Median wound area was 14.0 cm2 (6.0–100.0 cm2). The 25 patients were randomly...
Of 1539 entries in the administrative database, a total of 326 (21.2%) patients made up the final study sample, Table 1 shows the demographic characteristics of these patients. Mean age at diagnosis...
In the US, chronic wounds affect 6.5–7 million patients,5,6 with most occurring on the distal part of the lower extremity. Chronic wounds include diabetic foot ulcers, VLUs, mixed-aetiology leg...
Electrocauterisation of a surgical wound. A mid-foot amputation, 12×8cm. An electrocautery pen was used to achieve hemostasis (image provided by Dr Matthew Regulski).
COVID-19 reported skin issues in patients.
Situations during which the transfer of microoganisms takes place.
‘One that develops even though the provider has evaluated the patient's clinical condition and pressure ulcer risk factors; defined and implemented interventions that are consistent with the...
Participants were inpatients of a tertiary referral hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Eligible patients with a stage II–IV PU, either existing on admission or acquired during admission, were identified...
An early review noted that health technology evolves rapidly and found few studies demonstrating impacts on patient outcomes.2 Health technology's rate of change is increasing, with implications for...
Using a imaging device has a number of advantages in the outpatient wound care clinic setting. It is simple to use, requiring little training and can be used by all health professionals. It has been...