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Subunit structure of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB). Schematic structure of mono-protonated PHMB with chloride as counter-ion (a) and monomers: hexamethylenediamine (b) and sodium dicyanamide (c).
The 24-hour interval compression plan creates a clinician and patient partnership using a compression regimen comprising a range of devices with dedicated self-selected intervals to remove, reapply or...
We included published studies that assessed HRQoL in adults with LLL aged 18 and over. Only articles reported in the English language were included. Studies that were conducted using participants with...
The reduction in dressing change frequency observed here align with prior evaluations of the HPFD.2–3 The mechanism of T3 training delivery demonstrated in this evaluation has enabled these benefits...
When an acute wound initially takes place, an efflux of lymphatic fluid and blood occurs, resulting in the first phase of the wound healing process: haemostasis. This phase, usually triggered within...
Liquid indicator in transparent dressing.
Care can be divided into two overlapping phases. The first aim is the expedient surgical control of infection to achieve wound control and medical management of the effects of sepsis (e.g.,...
Prospectively collected data from patients enrolled in two Institutional Review Board-approved RCTs (EFDFU003 and ECDFU001),14,22 and Medicare claims from 2015–2019 were retrospectively evaluated..
To evaluate the efficacy of biocellulose with blue nanosilver, compared with silver sulfadiazine cream in the treatment of hard-to-heal diabetic ulcers..
A 74-year-old male patient with insulin-treated type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years, and with a previous history of foot ulceration, was referred to the Karolinska University Hospital dermatology...
A search was conducted on the PubMed and CINAHL databases from 2009–2019, using MeSH key terms of ‘venous leg ulcers’, ‘compression therapy’, ‘delayed healing’, ‘non-healing’ and ‘wound healing’. The...
A comprehensive literature review of medical textbooks and journals was undertaken. Chapters and articles discussing the pathophysiology of CVI and its sequelae were included. A PubMed search of...
The two-layer bandage with pressure indicators (UrgoKTwo Compression Bandage with PresSure System, Urgo Medical, France) (2LB+I) comprises two dynamic layers: the short-stretch layer combines viscose...
DHACM FPFU was associated with lower overall costs in the first year, despite higher treatment costs. This cost saving was due to lower amputation rates and lower healthcare resource utilisation (for...
This prospective, randomised, double-blind pilot study, conducted at a single outpatient wound care centre located in Western Pennsylvania, US, evaluated the efficacy of a topical antiseptic (Anasept)...
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