wound closure Articles
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Non-healing traumatic wound - Case Study
NATROX Oxygen Wound Therapy established a normal healing trajectory in this previously non-healing wound. Although the wound had been static for 6 months, in just 5 weeks complete wound closure was ...
By Inotec AMD
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Senvok: Adventures Secured, Active Boys Thriving
Senvok's emergency wound closure device plays a crucial role in home first aid, ensuring that the daily exploration and adventures of your active boys are not only thrilling but also safe. Challenges of Family Adventures: In the dynamic household of an active boy, each day unfolds as an adventure. The morning sun awakens his curiosity, leading him to explore the backyard, aspire to be the ...
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Outdoor Adventures and Children: Connecting Children with Nature
Do you remember the joy of your childhood? Those are days spent outdoors, exploring the wonders of nature. For kids, outdoor adventures aren't just fun; they lead to a healthier, brighter and happier life. However, with today's technology and busy schedules, children often stay indoors. It's time to bring them back to the outdoors and nature to rekindle their bond. Benefits of outdoor adventure ...
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Endoform improves wound closure for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Highlights A retrospective analysis of real-world data published in the ‘International Wound Journal’ compared the wound closure times for diabetic foot ulcers treated with either Endoform™ Natural (1150 wounds) or collagen/ORC (1072 wounds). The data was analyzed to evaluate the median time for wound closure, percentage of wounds healed at 12-,24- and 36- weeks and ...
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Skin Wound Closure Strips
The skin wound closure strip is an adhesive medical tape used to close minor skin incisions.It is designed to bring together the skin on both sides of the wound to facilitate the healing process. These strips are often used as an alternative to sutures or stitches because they not only reduce scarring but are easier to manage and maintain. Different types of wound closure strips are suitable for ...
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Evonik Enhances Glycolide-Based Polymer Portfolio for Medical-Textile Materials
Evonik has announced the signing of an exclusive global agreement with ITV Denkendorf Produktservice (ITVP), a German-based R&D and manufacturing leader for medical-textile materials. New Platform of Glycolide-based Polymers Under the agreement, Evonik will expand its market-leading RESOMER® portfolio with the launch of a new platform of glycolide-based polymers suitable to produce ...
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NovoSorb BTM: Application & Delamination
Most superficial wounds (ones involving the epidermis and sometimes the partial dermis) heal quickly, often without scarring, and typically covered with readily available wound dressings. However, when trauma occurs and large portions of the epidermis and dermis are destroyed, it may be necessary to put a structure in place to aid the body in generating new tissue. NovoSorb® BTM is a fully ...
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7 Advantages of NovoSorb BTM
Complex wounds often involve exposed deep structures of the dermal layer, requiring prompt wound closure and tissue reconstruction. It is essential to quickly assess the defect and identify the most effective treatment method for optimizing the patient’s experience and outcome. Often, dermal substitutes are selected as a surgical option for temporizing the wound bed while also facilitating ...
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Your Guide to Stock Your Wound Care Kit
Effective wound care with the help of a fully equipped wound care kit is very important both in the hospital and at home. The ability to respond quickly and efficiently to injuries is critical not only to impact a patient's recovery but also to prevent complications and potentially save lives. Whether in a medical setting or in everyday life, having a well-equipped wound care kit is critical for ...
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Regenerating Tissue with NovoSorb BTM
Unlike the body’s reparative healing response for deep wounds, which is chaotic, NovoSorb® BTM is unique in its ability to reorient the healing process from repair into regeneration. NovoSorb BTM is designed to promote the organized generation of a robust vascularized neodermis, designed to minimize scarring and contracture, thus improving functional and cosmetic patient outcomes. ...
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How to Teach Children Emergency Wound Management Skills
In today's society, we pay special attention to the safety of children, however, accidental injuries are inevitable during their journey of exploring the world. Therefore educating children in first aid skills becomes critical. In this article, we take a closer look at why teaching children first aid skills is important to building safe families and communities, and how this can be achieved ...
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Essential Facts about NovoSorb BTM
When trauma to the skin occurs, large areas of both the skin’s surface (epidermis) and deeper layers (dermis) may be destroyed. In many cases, large full-thickness wounds may require temporization due to the lack of suitable donor sites for primary skin grafting. Clinical research[1] indicates the temporization of deep, large wounds with dermal scaffolds can not only help provide ...
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Dehisced Surgical Wound Post Amputation - Case study
Patient History Patient is an 88-year-old female (post-BKA) who developed a large blister on the distal end of the stump within the first month post-op. It was treated with Kerlix and standard wound care at a LTCH. Three months later, the wound had a large area of eschar with purulent drainage. Patient taken to O/R for wound revision and primary closure with NPWT applied to the wound area. Wound ...
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Treatment of Non-Healing Surgical Wound with CDO - Case study
Patient: 48-Year-old male suffering from non-healing surgical wound Medical History: Diabetes, vascular issues, PVD, not a candidate for vascular interventions or HBO treatment Wound History: Patient initially had 2 blisters on great and second toe that lead to great toe amputation. Patient was scheduled for BKA, yet the wound showed enough improvement after one week of Continuous Diffusion of ...
By EO2 Concepts
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Top 9 Questions about Using NovoSorb BTM in a Clinical Setting
Whether you are a first-time user or an expert in NovoSorb BTM (Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix) for dermal repair and reconstruction, we’re here to answer questions you may have regarding its use in a clinical setting. Below is a list of questions we get asked the most regarding the use of NovoSorb BTM. 1. Can NovoSorb BTM Be Applied with a Graft in a One-Stage Procedure? NovoSorb BTM ...
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Susceptibility of ePTFE vascular grafts and bioengineered human acellular vessels to infection
Background: Synthetic expanded polytetrafluorethylene (ePTFE) grafts are routinely used for vascular repair and reconstruction but prone to sustained bacterial infections. Investigational bioengineered human acellular vessels (HAVs) have shown clinical success and may confer lower susceptibility to infection. Here we directly compared the susceptibility of ePTFE grafts and HAV to bacterial ...
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What Are the 6 Steps for the Use of NovoSorb BTM?
NovoSorb® BTM (Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix) is a biocompatible device designed to temporize dermal injuries where tissue has been decimated or lost and to facilitate dermal repair by providing temporary wound closure and a scaffold for the generation of new dermal tissue. NovoSorb BTM is intended for single application and shouldn’t be applied into overtly infected wounds. ...
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How to Build a Complete First Aid Kit
Comprehensive Guide to Building and Maintaining First Aid Kits for Home and Emergency Preparedness Introduction Life is full of challenges, from unexpected injuries to sudden emergencies. Some we can prepare for with caution, while others catch us off guard. In these critical times, a first aid kit becomes our frontline defense against unforeseen crises. But are you really ready? Yes, those ...
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Best Wound Care Kits & Solutions for Seniors
Each wound tells a unique life story, whether it's from a sudden accident or a chronic condition. Wound care is important, especially for the elderly. Giving them only love and care is far from enough, but you also need to learn how to effectively manage different types of wounds. In this article, we will discuss the best senior wound care solutions, quality senior care products, and provide ...
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Wound Care Nurse Teaching:DOs and DON'Ts for Wounds Healing
Introduction Nursing the wounds is something we all need to think about, whether it's dealing with a little cut from a DIY project at home, a tumble outdoors, or a surgical procedure. And as the body get age, the skin wounds become more frequent. It's time to understand the advantage wound care for for optimal healing. This article offersexpert-approved advice to help you manage different types ...
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