Walid Mari and Coll conducted a prospective, multicentered, randomized, controlled, single-blinded clinical trial from August 2014 to June 2016 about the use of negative pressure and natural porcine extracellular matrix in stage 4 pressure injuries.
Tag: Wounds
Managing Wounds as a Team
Only minor injuries can be treated at home through medications & natural remedies. But, in case of wounds which involve skin and subcutaneous tissues, muscular fascia or bones, you need to look for immediate medical attention.
The use of Hydrocellular Foam Versus Hydrocolloid Plate in the Prevention of Pressure Injuries
An interesting scientific publication by Fabiana da Silva Augusto and Coll conducted single-center case series from April 2012 to July 2013, comparing the use of hydrocellular foam and hydrocolloid plate dressings on the prevention of bedsores.
Venous Ulcers
Venous ulcers are wounds that are thought to occur due to improper functioning of venous valves, usually of the legs. They are the major occurrence of chronic wounds, occurring in 70% to 90% of leg ulcer cases. Venous ulcers develop mostly along the medial distal leg and can be painful with negative effects on quality of life.