Richard Simman MD, CWS, FACS, FACCWS , John Haluschak MD , Sarah Jackson DO
{"title":"Complicated Lower Extremity Wound Caused by Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Leading to Hypercoagulable State: A Team Approach for Limb Salvage","authors":"Richard Simman MD, CWS, FACS, FACCWS , John Haluschak MD , Sarah Jackson DO","doi":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This article describes a complicated lower extremity wound due to hypercoagulable state caused by immune thrombocytopenic purpura. A team approach was important to limb salvage. A literature review is included.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":88735,"journal":{"name":"The journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists","volume":"2 2","pages":"Pages 28-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32115302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ian H. Bellayr BS , Thomas J. Walters PhD , Yong Li MD, PhD
{"title":"Scarless Wound Healing","authors":"Ian H. Bellayr BS , Thomas J. Walters PhD , Yong Li MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Scarring results from injuries and disease in mammalian adults and can cause pain and loss of function in the afflicted tissues. This negative aspect of wound repair is not always true for certain amphibians and during fetal development of mammals. Based on this knowledge, scientists and clinicians are investigating the mechanisms and growth factors that contribute to or deter a suitable environment for wound healing. This review summarizes these aspects and challenges for scarless repair.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":88735,"journal":{"name":"The journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists","volume":"2 2","pages":"Pages 40-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jcws.2010.05.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32115765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gerit Mulder DPM, MS, FRCST, FAPWCA, FACCWS, Daniel K. Lee DPM, FACFAS
{"title":"Limb Salvage Surgery and Wound Treatment in the Establishment of Globally Standardized Diabetes, Amputation, and Limb Salvage Centers to Address Lower Extremity Morbidity and Mortality in Thailand","authors":"Gerit Mulder DPM, MS, FRCST, FAPWCA, FACCWS, Daniel K. Lee DPM, FACFAS","doi":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Diabetes and its consequences, particularly diabetic foot ulcerations and amputations, are increasing exponentially on a global level. Universal interest exists in the establishment of educational programs, clinics, and patient materials. However, the availability and skills needed to develop, implement, and consistently manage diabetes and related problems are lacking. This article reviews problems related to care of the diabetic foot, with a focus on Thailand as a model. Recommendations are made to assist with the development and implementation of limb salvage centers for the treatment of the at-risk diabetic foot. The guidelines presented may be applied to any countries where diabetic foot care is in the initial stages of development.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":88735,"journal":{"name":"The journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists","volume":"2 2","pages":"Pages 32-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jcws.2010.09.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32115303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Commentary on the Conversion to an Advanced Standard of Care for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Other Chronic Wounds","authors":"Donald E. Mrdjenovich DPM, CWS, FACCWS","doi":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>There have been notable contributions in the literature regarding the consensus for a new standard for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. The more recent advances in wound care therapies, modalities, and evidence-based research have demonstrated that an advanced standard of care for wound healing should exist. Failure of treatment protocols, which center on a 50% area of wound reduction within 4 weeks as a response to standard conventional care, should indicate the use of adjuvant therapies. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), growth factors, human-derived bioengineered tissue, and extracellular matrix products are readily available. This commentary will explore a brief selection of the current wound care literature as it relates to the acceptance of a new advanced standard of care. Furthermore, the intention is to stimulate further discussion and thought on the relevance of this approach in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers and chronic wounds and how it may correlate with the ultimate outcome of healing in general.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":88735,"journal":{"name":"The journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists","volume":"2 2","pages":"Pages 37-39"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jcws.2010.09.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32115763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Letter from the Chair","authors":"Wayne Stuart MD, CWS, FACS, FACCWS","doi":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.09.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.09.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88735,"journal":{"name":"The journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists","volume":"2 2","pages":"Page 27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jcws.2010.09.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32115301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Phlebolymphedema–A Common Underdiagnosed and Undertreated Problem in the Wound Care Clinic","authors":"Wade Farrow MD, FCCWS","doi":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This article focuses on the pathophysiology of phlebolymphedema, as well as proper diagnosis and treatment. It is hoped that this article will improve care of patients in wound care clinics and motivate wound care physicians to consider adding care of lymphedema patients to their clinical practice.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":88735,"journal":{"name":"The journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists","volume":"2 1","pages":"Pages 14-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32115299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Letter from the Chair","authors":"Wayne Stuart MD, CWS, FACS, FACCWS","doi":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88735,"journal":{"name":"The journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists","volume":"2 1","pages":"Page 1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32115294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Letter from the Editor","authors":"Kari Bechert BA, MPT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT","doi":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88735,"journal":{"name":"The journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists","volume":"2 1","pages":"Page 2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32115295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of Alternatives to Air-Fluidized Support Surfaces in the Care of Complex Wounds in Postflap and Postgraft Patients","authors":"Cynthia A. Fleck RN, BSN, MBA, ET/WOCN, CWS, DNC, CFCN, FACCWS , Laurie M. Rappl PT, CWS , Richard Simman MD, CWS, FACS, FACCWS , Virginia Titterington RN, BSN, CWOCN , Jill Conwill RN, MSN, CWON , Cathy Koerner RN, CWOCN, CWS , Pam Locke RN, BSN, CWOCN , Dawn Bechtold RN, CWOCN , Cathie Papantonio RN, BSN, CWCN, CHPN , Deborah P. Gray MSN, RN, CWOCN , Kathleen Lawrence RN, MSN, CWOCN","doi":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.02.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.02.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Air-fluidized support surface therapy has many drawbacks, such as dehydration, in an already difficult recovery for those wound patients who have undergone flap and graft surgery. In addition, patient care and handling are also problematic. Patients complain of discomfort, and the instability of the surface interferes with patient stability in side lying and semi-Fowler's positions. Alternative support surfaces can be considered for postflap or postgraft patients. Such technologies as alternating pressure, low-air-loss, and therapeutic nonpowered, advanced, and lateral rotation surfaces are widely used for pressure management in high-risk patients and those with existing pressure ulcers. These surfaces must be used within a total pressure ulcer management program that includes frequent turning and repositioning, skin and ulcer care according to evidence-based protocols, patient and caregiver instruction, nutrition, and offloading and positioning. The proposed recommendations require more research on the relative effectiveness of less expensive and more user-friendly support surfaces such as low-air-loss and nonpowered advanced support surfaces and is necessary in order to conclusively recommend one type of surface over another. However, at this time the available clinical studies and opinions remain positive.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":88735,"journal":{"name":"The journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists","volume":"2 1","pages":"Pages 4-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jcws.2010.02.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32115297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The National Lymphedema Network Is Joining Forces With the American College of Certified Wound Specialists","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88735,"journal":{"name":"The journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists","volume":"2 1","pages":"Page 3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jcws.2010.04.005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32115296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}