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2006 Update: Principles and Techniques in the Use of Convexity
Bonnie Sue Rolstad, RN, MS, CWOCN, Carol Beaves, RN, BSN, CWOCN
2Skin care, renal failure and hospital protocol: recognizing unique needs of the chronic patient
Melissa Cooper, RN, BSN, CWOCN
A comparison of an antimicrobial wound cleanser to normal saline in reduction of bioburden and its effect on wound healing
Julie Lindfors, CWCN
A Fistula, a Styrofoam cup, and Negative Pressure Wound Closure Therapy
Ann Blackett, MS, RN, CWCN, COCN, CPHQ, Susan Kay Bohnenkamp, MS, RN, CCM
A small change can make a big difference: Utilization of a bowel management device in treatment of skin breakdown caused by chronic fecal incontinence
Megan Hughes, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Activation of a stalled traumatic finger wound with silver polymeric membrane dressings
Linda Benskin, RN, BSN, Ghana_SRN
An outcomes tracking evaluation to assess selected dressings from a range of hydrocellular polyurethane foam* dressings, in a variety of wounds – a new level of clinical evidence?
John Cockwill, MS, BS, (Hons)
Avoiding Amputation By Healing a Chronic Lower Extremity Mixed Ulcer with Nifedipine/Pentoxiphyllin Topical Compound, Monochromatic Infrared Therapy, and Compression Wraps
Nancy Chatham, R.N., B.S., C.W.O.C.N., Peter Russotto, D.P.M., Carrie Carls, R.N., B.S.N., C.W.O.C.N.
Bowel management systems: an adjunct to treatment in perineal burn care
Simon Booth, RN, Angela Wheatland, RN
Case Report: Using Dual Therapies of a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and Modified Silicone Gel Liner to Treat a Limb Postamputation and Dehiscence
Paula S. Pattison, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Jonathan K. Gordon, MD, FACS, CWS, Paula M. Muto, MD, FACS, John K. Mallen, MD, Jeffrey Hoerner, PT, CPO
Case Study: A Wound Care Treatment Plan for a Baby with a Severe Form of Epidermolysis Bullosa
Kathleen M. McLane, MSN, RN, CPNP, CWCN, COCN, Shannon McCord, MS, RN, CPNP, WOCN, Kathleen Murphy, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Case Study: Stewart-Treves Syndrome in Long Term Lymphedema
Dorothy Doughty, MN, RN, CWOCN, Bonnie Sparks-DeFriese, PT, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Lea Crestodina, Rhonda Holbrook, BSN, CWOCN
Case Study: Using a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device (NPWT) in Pediatric Patients
Kathleen McLane, MSN, RN, CPNP, CWCN, COCN, Kim R. Bookout, MSN, RN, CPNP, CWOCN, Shannon McCord, MS, RN, CPNP, WOCN
Combining Wound Care Modalities
Janet M. Davis, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CWOCN
Combining Wound Debridement Modalities with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Janet M. Davis, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CWOCN
Complete healing of extensive third-degree burn wound through the use of polymeric membrane dressings
Linda Benskin, RN, BSN, Ghana_SRN, Peter Bombande, Ghana_SRN
Deep ulceration treated with polymeric membrane dressings until complete wound closure
Linda Benskin, RN, BSN, Ghana_SRN
Dissecting hand abscess wound treated with polymeric membrane dressings until complete wound closure
Linda Benskin, RN, BSN, Ghana_SRN
Dramatic pain relief through the use of polymeric membrane dressings on a deep axillary wound
Linda Benskin, RN, BSN, Ghana_SRN
Effectiveness of a Non-petrolatum emollient cream lasting 24 hours
Tammy Mouser, CWOCN, Darcy Helder, B.S.
Food for Thought: "The Purple Problem"
Carolyn W. Eddins, Rn, MN, CWOCN, FNP
Full-thickness laceration treated with polymeric membrane dressings until complete wound closure
Linda Benskin, RN, BSN, Ghana_SRN
High-Pressure Saline Liquefaction Debridement* for Rapid Surgical Debridement for Wound Healing – Case Series
Gregory K. Patterson, M.D., F.A.C.S., C.W.S
How to select the most appropriate range of wound dressings – an outcomes tracking evaluation on a variety of wounds
John Cockwill, MSc, BSc, (Hons)
In the Pink
Candy Kishman, LPN
Long Term Ostomy Patient Finds New Challenges
Laura Herbe, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Kathy Tavernelli, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Susan Reif, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Maintaining Skin Integrity & Improving Wear Time for the Active Ostomate: A Patient - WOCN Collaborative Study on Skin Barriers
Shawneen M. Schmitt, MSN, MS, RN, CWOCN, CFCN
Maintaining tunnel tissue viability with silver polymeric membrane dressings during osteomyelitis treatment
Linda Benskin, RN, BSN, Ghana_SRN
Management of a Bariatric Patient with a Large Fascial Defect in a Open Abdominal Wound : A Symphony of Product Use
Kathy A. Gibson, RN, MSN, APN, BC, CWOCN
Management of Fistulas in the Abdominal Region-A non-comparative, multi-center investigation
Cindy Owens, Cheryl Lynch, RNC, BSN, CWOCN, Marie Klaming RN, BSN, CWCN, COCN, Vicki Haugen, RN, MPH, CWOCN, OCN, Terri Garin, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Julie Powell, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Sandy Griffin, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Lea Hietala, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Cecillia Zamarripaca, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Jean Crouch, RN, BSN, CWON, Ann Navage, APRN, CWOCN, Juliet Smith, RN, BSN, CWOCN, A. Chenel Trevellini, RN, BSN, WOCN
Managing Dehisced Wounds
Joy E. Schank, MSN, RN, ANP, CWOCN
Multiple ulcers on edematous lower legs healed using polymeric membrane dressings without compression therapy
Linda Benskin, RN, BSN, Ghana_SRN, Peter Bombande, Ghana_SRN
Papain-urea-chlorophyllin copper complex sodium ointment (PUC) and trypsin, balsam peru, and castor oil (TBC) in the treatment and healing of recurrent Stage II and Stage III pressure ulcers
Kimberly J. Miner, ND, CNS, CWCN, FAPWCA, Salome N. Agbim, ND, CNS, APRN, BC
Patient teaching techniques in the long term care setting for self care and discharge home following massive flesh eating infection of hip, thigh, buttock and retroperitoneal bladder
Mary Webb, RN, BSN, MA, CIC
Porcine xenagraft as an alternative treatment to STSG for acute trauma wound
Kimberly J. Miner, ND, CNS, CWCN, FAPWCA
Pouching Management of Ileostomy with Mucocutaneous Separation Complicated by Abdominal Wound Infection and Abscess
Barbara V. Gonzalez, RN, BSN, Kathleen Kenney, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Carol T. Coker, RN, MSN, ARNP, CWOCN, Linda Johnson-Lamb, RN, BSN
Pyoderma Gangrenosum and the Use of Polymeric Membrane Dressing
Mariama Hubbard, MA, NP, APN
Quick healing of deep foot ulcers in a patient with neuropathy using polymeric membrane dressings
Linda Benskin, RN, BSN, Ghana_SRN, Peter Bombande, Ghana_SRN
Silver Polymeric Membrane Dressing For Management Of Chronic Left Lateral and Medial Malleolus Wounds/Venous Insufficiency
Judy Caras, CWOCN
Skin and Wound Care Challenges in the Advanced Cancer Patient
Cynthia A. Worley, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Skin care, renal failure and hospital protocol: recognizing unique needs of the chronic patient
Melissa Cooper, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Skin Injury Due To Incontinence: Multisite Case Studies Comparing Antifungal A with Antifungal B
Denise D. Lindhardt, RN, BSN, WOCN, Laurie Carlyle, RN, BSN, WOCN, Mary Ann Sammons, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Laura Herbe, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Toni Horton, RN, BSN, CCN, Dasie Wilson, RNC, BS, MPA, CCCN, CWCN, Laura Shafer, BSN, RNC, WOCN, Kelly Scoggins, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Skin Injury Due To Incontinence: Multisite Case Studies Comparing Barrier A with Barrier B
Dasie Wilson, RNC, BS, MPA, CCCN, CWCN
Skin Tears - a Gentle Approach
Joy E. Schank, MSN, RN, ANP, CWOCN
Successful Closure of Surgical Wound with expposed dura and hardware
Justine Hein, BSN, CWOCN, Benjamin Scharfstein, Gwaltney Nelson
The application of TIME to pressure ulcer patients
Catherine Slocum, MS, FNP
The management of severe infection in oncological wounds in paediatrics - two case studies
Sara Rowan
The role of a silver-coated antimicrobial barrier dressing* in complicated post-surgical wounds
Mejía Pericás Ma. De Lourdes, M.D.
The successful management of a fungating breast wound
Heather Ogle, RN
The use of a sliver-coated antimicrobial barrier dressing* to prevent further patient disfigurement
Kathy Leak, RN
The Use of Enzymatic Debridement of Necrotic Tissue
Paula Kotz, BSN, RN, C, CWOCN, Karin Klause, BSN, RN, CWOCN
The Use of OlivamineTM-Containing Skin Care Products* For Morbidly Obese Patients With Lymphedema
Carol Paustian, RN, BSN, ET/CWOCN, DAPWCA, Jane Fore, MD, CWS, FAPWCA
The Use of Polymeric Membrane Dressings for Management of a Full Thickness/Tunneling Dehisced Surgical Abdominal Wound
Laura Barnes, RN, MSN, WOCN, CWCN, APN-CNS
Time Savings & Reduced Surgical Times Associated with the Use of High-Pressure Saline Liquefaction Debridement*, a Case Report
Gregory K. Patterson, M.D., F.A.C.S., C.W.S
TIME – Principles of Wound Bed Preparation
Alison Johnstone, RN
Traumatic Right Leg Ulcer and the Use of Polymeric Membrane Dressing (with and without Silver)
June Stamps, CWOCN
Traumatic Right Leg Ulcer and the Use of Polymeric Membrane Dressings
Janis Harrison, CWCN, COCN
Treating a Patient with Fecal Incontinence, Fecal Urge, Pelvic Pain, and Rectal-Vaginal Septum Scar Formation with Multiple Modalities: Ultrasound, a Vibrator Massage Wand, and Pelvic Floor Retraining
Carrie Carls, R.N., B.S.N., C.W.O.C.N., Nancy Chatham, R.N., B.S., C.W.O.C.N., Monica Huffman, P.T., M.S., A.T.C./L
Unexpected Outcomes from Monochromatic Infrared Energy (MIRE)
Sharon Burt, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Leslie McDonald, MHA, DPT, Thomas Burke, PhD
Use of a Bowel Management System to Prevent Perineal Excoriation in a Patient with Acute Diarrhea: A Case Study
Barbara Barnett, RN, Catherine Ratliff, PhD, APRN-BC, CWOCN
Use of ionic silver and collagen to reduce bioburden and promote healing for improved quality of life in a complex patient
Mary Webb, RN, BSN, MA, CIC
Use of porcine xenagraft to facilitate closure of venous insufficiency wound
Kimberly J. Miner, ND, CNS, CWCN, FAPWCA
Use of silver antimicrobial gel on non-healing surgical wounds to closure
Kimberly J. Miner, ND, CNS, CWCN, FAPWCA, Salome N. Agbim, ND, CNS, APRN, BC
Use of silver antimicrobial gel on infected/contaminated trauma wounds to closure
Kimberly J. Miner, ND, CNS, CWCN, FAPWCA, Salome N. Agbim, ND, CNS, APRN, BC
Wound healing using polymeric membrane dressings despite fear-generated non-compliance
Linda Benskin, RN, BSN, Ghana_SRN

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