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URGOTUL® AG/Silver Dressing as an Intermediate Layer in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in a Patient with a Chronic Wound and History of Multiple Laparotomies
Treating of postoperative complications in patients after numerous laparotomies is difficult. In the case of dehiscence the surgical wound, infection and the coexisting formation of intestinal fistulas requires a multidisciplinary approach. In these cases, vacuum assisted thera py is very useful. However, it is necessary to protect the intestines, fistula and surrounding tissu es from …
When the Tissue Viability Nurse becomes a patient reflections on a personal journey
This paper presents a reflection of my journey as a patient following a breast abscess. As an experienced community nurse with a specialist interest in tissue viability, we daily assess a range of different wound types and are adept at early identification and management of an infected wound. We instinctively know which dressing type to …
Wound management with Technology Lipido-Colloid Silver Non-Adherent dressing a case series from Chinese clinicians
Prevention and appropriate management of wound infection is central to promote the healing process. While not all wounds will necessitate use of systemic antibiotics, some may benefit from the use of topical antimicrobials as part of a holistic standard of care. This article describes five different cases, from China, where the clinicians used Technology Lipido-Colloid …
Addressing Wound Chronicity Factors UrgoClean AG® and UrgoStart® Case Studies
Chronic wounds are a perennial problem in clinical practice and place a burden on patients, their families and healthcare providers. By addressing factors that contribute to chronicity (slough, biofilm, elevated levels of metalloproteinases and impaired angiogenesis), in addition to managing a patient’s comorbidities, nutritional status and lifestyle, there is a greater chance of healing. This …
Silver Dressings for the Healing of Venous Leg Ulcer a Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Abstract This study was aimed to evaluate whether silver-containing dressings were superior to other types of dressings in the treatment of venous leg ulcers (VLU) and their specific advantages. Eight databases (Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, Ovid-Medline, Wanfang, VIP, China Biology Medicine, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure) were systematically reviewed from inception to May …