Case Study Poster Abstracts
12:00 AM1200Use of a Family of Clear Skin Protectant Barriers for Perineal Skin Care in a Variety of Clinical Situations
Catherine R. Ratliff, PhD, APRN-BC, CWOCN
12:20 AM1201Using a Catheter-Based Bowel System to Promote Skin Health
Megan Hughes, RN, BSN, CWOCN
12:40 AM1202Never Say No to Change: Making a Product Conversion
Susan Hill, RN, BSN, CWOCN
1:00 AM1203Product Adaptations in Pediatric Ostomy Care
Teri Robinson, RN, BSN, CWON, Bonita Yarjau, RN, BN, ET, Bev Biller, BSN, RN, CWOCN
1:20 AM1204Peristomal Rehabilitation Utilizing NPWT
Timothy B. Chilson, BSN, RN, ET, CWOCN, Jill Fowler, BSN, RN, CWON, Donna P. Craven, BSN, RN, CWON, Jill Smith, BSN, RN, CWOCN
1:40 AM1205Best Practice: Cultural Competency & Ostomy Care. The experience of preparing the Muslim client
Bernadette Pepchinski, RN, BSN, CWOCN
2:00 AM1206Reducing the Risk of Skin Damage on Peri Wound and Ostomy Skin
Vania Lima Coutinho, RN;, MD;, ST, Luciana Guimarães Assad, co, -, autor
2:20 AM1207State- of- the- Art Adjuncts in the Treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis Improves Survivability and Cosmesis
Amparo Cano, MSN, CWOCN, Paul Wigoda, MD
2:40 AM1208The NICU Mobilizes: An "EB" Baby has Arrived
Ann Blackett, MS, RN, CWON, CPHQ, Sandra Buntin, RN, CLN, II, Dawn Carsten, RN, CFP, Cathy Lucas, RN, CLN, II
3:00 AM1209An Investigation of an Alternating Mattress Replacement with "24 Hour Active Care" for the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in High Risk Patients in an Acute Care Setting
April R. Herndon, RN, BSN, CWOCN
3:20 AM1210The Use of an Antifungal Cream with Olivamine in theTreatment of Cutaneous Candidiasis in Bariatric Patients
Becky L. Strilko, RN, APN, CWOCN, Alison M. Barna, RN, MSN, CWON
3:40 AM1211An Examination of the Antimicrobial Effects of a 15% Sodium Chloride Impregnated Dressing on Wounds
Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, BC, CWOCN, JoAnn Hagan, LPN, Armann O. Ciccarelli, MD, Christian Ertl, MD, FACS
4:00 AM1212Softening the Pain of Cancer-Related Wounds
Chrisitina Barrows, RN, BSN, CWCN
4:20 AM1213Repair the Tear
Chrisitina Barrows, RN, BSN, CWCN, Maura Mcqueeny, RN, MSN, Elizabeth Lemiska, RN, BSN, CWOCN
4:40 AM1214Case Study: Using Negative Wound Therapy to Isolate an Enterocutaneous Fistula From an Abdominal Wound
Cynthia A. Powell, BSN, CWON, Sue Bruch, BSN, CWON
5:00 AM1215Complex Wound Closure Using Negative Pressure Therapy to Facilitate Granulation and Provide a Surface for Pouching a Compromised Colostomy Site
Cynthia Glenn Timms, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Rose W. Murphree, BSN, RN, CWOCN
5:20 AM1216Sacral Pressure Ulcer Granulating and Filling in Quickly After Switch to Silver Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
Dasie Wilson, RNC, MPA, ET-CWCN, CCCN
5:40 AM1217Skin Tear Healing Improved Through the Use Of Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
Dasie Wilson, RNC, MPA, ET-CWCN, CCCN
6:00 AM1218Silver Polymeric Membrane Dressings* Promote Healing of Multiple Small Stalled Pressure Ulcers
Dasie Wilson, RNC, MPA, ET-CWCN, CCCN
6:20 AM1219Significant Improvement of a Stalled Diabetic Ulcer Using Silver Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
Dasie Wilson, RNC, MPA, ET-CWCN, CCCN
6:40 AM1220Tacrolimus for Treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Dea J. Kent, MSN, NP-C, CWOCN
7:00 AM1221Patient's Experience of Maggot Therapy for a Recalcitrant Wound
Della Lambert, BSN, RN, CWOCN
7:20 AM1222"She was sent to our nursing home to die...or A Clinical Case Study in the Use of Silver Products to close a Recalcitrent wound"
Denise Howell, BA, RN, CRRN, CWOCN
7:40 AM1223Evaluation of a Composite Silver Dressing* and Pain Relief at the Wound Site in Full Thickness Vascular Ulcers
Diane D. Heasley, RN, MSN, MEd, CWCN
8:00 AM1224Longevity of a Medical Grade Cyanoacrylate** vs. a Traditional Liquid Film*
Diane D. Heasley, RN, MSN, MEd, CWCN, Celli Wisniewski, RN, Bernard Erb, NHA
8:20 AM1225Evaluation of an Ionic Silver Composite Wound Dressing* In the Management of Full-Thickness Diabetic Ulcers
Diane D. Heasley, RN, MSN, MEd, CWCN, Jennifer Rimmel, LPN
8:40 AM1226The Use of Enzymatic Debridement of Necrotic Tissue
E. Ann Roney, RN, BSN, MS, CHCNS, CWOCN
9:00 AM1227Use of a Novel Foam Dressing With Non-Adherent Contact Layer in Leg Ulcer Management
Jane Carmel, MSN, RN, CWOCN, Lisa Mariotti, MS, RN
9:20 AM1228Persistent Multiple Venous Hypertension Dermatitis Ulcerations Healed Completely Using Polymeric Membrane Wound Filler* under Compression
Janis E. Harrison, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CFCN
9:40 AM1229Remarkable Progress Healing a Venous Hypertension Ulcer in a Poorly Controlled Diabetic Using Silver Polymeric Membrane Wound Filler* under Compression
Janis E. Harrison, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CFCN
10:00 AM1230Polymeric Membrane Wound Filler* under Compression: Venous Hypertension Ulcer Closed with Four Dressing Changes
Janis E. Harrison, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CFCN
10:20 AM1231Successful Combination Therapy in Treatment of Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum
Jennifer Kimberling, MSN, ARNP, CWOCN, William Beasley, DPM, Rodney McMillin, MD
10:40 AM1232Graft Verses Host Disease: An innovative approach using silver contact dressings to manage grade IV skin lesions
Joan F. Selekof, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Darlene Shutt, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Victoria Sipes, RN
11:00 AM1233An outcomes tracking evaluation to assess selected dressings from a range of new and enhanced foam* dressings, in a variety of wounds – a new level of clinical evidence?
John Cockwill, MS, BS, CCRP, Terry Coggins, RN, MSN, CWOCN
11:20 AM1234Pressure Ulcers - Off the Beaten Path
Joy E. Schank, RN, MSN, ANP, CWOCN
11:40 AM1235Quick Healing of Deep MRSA-Infected Wound Using Silver Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
June Stamps, RN, CWS
12:00 PM1236Pain, Slough from Deep Trauma Wound Reduced Dramatically, Healing Brisk Using Polymeric Membrane Wound Filler*
June Stamps, RN, CWS
12:20 PM1237Venous Ulcer with Exposed Tendon in Patient with Arterial Insufficiency Treated Successfully with Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
June Stamps, RN, CWS
12:40 PM1238Traumatic Wound with Exposed Tendons Treated with Extra-Thick Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
June Stamps, RN, CWS
1:00 PM1239Polymeric Membrane Dressings* Provide Pain Relief and Quick Healing of Burn
Katherine Thurs, RN, MSN, NP-C, WCS
1:20 PM1240Chronic Leg Ulcer Healed in only Seven Dressing Changes Using Silver Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
Katherine Thurs, RN, MSN, NP-C, WCS
1:40 PM1241Obesity Plus Fascial Dehiscence Equals Big Trouble
Kathy A. Gibson, MSN, RN, APN, BC, CWOCN
2:00 PM1242From the laboratory bench to the bedside – the importance of transferring in-vitro data to clinical practice
Kathy Leak, RN, Susan Johnson, RN
2:20 PM1243The successful use of an absorbent antimicrobial barrier dressing* in a 98 year old lady involved in a road traffic accident presenting with a degloving injury
Kathy Leak, RN, Susan Johnson, RN
2:40 PM1244Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in High Risk Patients in an Acute Care and Rehabilitation Setting
Laura G. Shafer, RNC.BSN, CWON, Kathy Boyle, RN, CWOCN
3:00 PM1245Using Slow-released Silver Hydrofiber Dressings on a Neck Radiation Burn
LeeAnn Maki, RN, BS, CWOCN, Catherine Clarey-Sanford, RN, MSN, CWOCN
3:20 PM1246Extensive Diabetic Foot Wounds Closed in Only Two Months Using Polymeric Membrane Wound Filler and Dressings*
Linda Benskin, BSN, RN, GhanaSRN
3:40 PM1247Multiple Ulcers Healed in 28 Days through the Use of Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
Linda Benskin, BSN, RN, GhanaSRN
4:00 PM1248Crush Injury Treated with Polymeric Membrane Dressings* To Complete Wound Closure
Linda Benskin, BSN, RN, GhanaSRN
4:20 PM1249Healing of Unique Life-Long Wound with Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
Linda Benskin, BSN, RN, GhanaSRN
4:40 PM1250Multiple Venous Hypertension Foot Ulcers Closed Using Polymeric Membrane Dressings* without Compression
Linda Benskin, BSN, RN, GhanaSRN, Peter Konkabur Bombande, GhanaSRN
5:00 PM1251Polymeric Membrane Dressings* Bring Brisk Healing to Trauma Wounds, Including Exposed Cranial Bone
Linda Benskin, BSN, RN, GhanaSRN, Peter Konkabur Bombande, GhanaSRN
5:20 PM1252Pressure Ulcer of One Year's Duration Healed In Three Weeks Through The Use Of Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
Linda Benskin, BSN, RN, GhanaSRN
5:40 PM1253Complete Pain Relief Using Polymeric Membrane Dressings to Treat a Category III Skin Tear to Complete Wound Closure
Lisa A. Ricciardo, BSN, RN, CWS
6:00 PM1254A Collaborative and Innovative Approach to Managing the Patient with an Open Abdominal Wound and Enteric Fistulas
Margaret E. Gergar, MSN, RN, CWONurse
6:20 PM1255Use of a Novel Contact Layer in Wound Care
Margaret Willson, RN, MSN, CWOCN, Lisa Mariotti, MS, RN
6:40 PM1256Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Lower Extremity Complex Wound Masking as a Venous Statsis Ulcer
Margarita Simón, APRN-CS, CWCN
7:00 PM1257A Multidisciplinary Approach in the Care of Complicated Wounds in the Home Health Setting
Margarita Simón, APRN-CS, CWCN
7:20 PM1258Clinical Evaluation of Polyurethane Foam* Wound Dressings in Terms of Dressing Performance and Patient Acceptability on Various Wound Types
Maria T. Guidry, MD, Matthew D. Wagener, BS
7:40 PM1259Comparison of Polyurethane Foam Dressing versus Alginate in Complicated Wounds
Maria T. Guidry, MD, Matthew D. Wagener, BS
8:00 PM1260Stage IV Pressure Ulcer Taken to Surgical Closure In Only 25 Days Using Silver Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
Maria Zerla N. Paz-Gato, BSN, RN
8:20 PM1261Dramatic Healing of Stalled Venous Hypertension Ulcers in a Bariatric Patient Using Polymeric Membrane Dressings* Under a Compression Boot
Mariama Hubbard, MA, FNP, APRN, BC, WOCN
8:40 PM1262Quick Closure of a Venous Hypertension Ulcer Using Polymeric Membrane Dressings* Under Compression Stockings
Mariama Hubbard, MA, FNP, APRN, BC, WOCN
9:00 PM1263Evaluation of a Silver Mesh Dressing* in the Management of Wounds Where Sub-infectious Microbial Colonization is Suspected
Marie Brown-Etris, RN, CWOCN
9:20 PM1264Use of a Foam Dressing with a Unique Spoke-Shaped Delivery System* on Pressure Ulcers of the Heel and Elbow
Marie Brown-Etris, RN, CWOCN, Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, BC, CWOCN
9:40 PM1265Case Study - Wound: Closure of Recalcitrant Lower Extermity Ulcer Using an Acellular Human Dermal Matrix*
Mary Arnold Long, MSN, RN, CRRN, CWOCN, APRN-BC, CLNC, LuAnn Reed, MSN, RN, C, CRRN, WCC, Bryan Adkins, MD, WCC
10:00 PM1266Case Study: Home Health Care Management Strategies for a Client with Complex Clinical and Social Issues using NPWT for Wound Healing
Mary Farren, RN, MSN, CWOCN, Mary Dionson, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Mollie Mandel, RN, MSN, FNP, Avril Dozier, RN
10:20 PM1267Use of cadexomer iodine dressing to clean infected necrotic venous ulcer wound in compromised intensive care patient
Mary K. Webb, RN, BSN, MA, CIC
10:40 PM1268Use of PVA impregnated with Methylene Blue and Gentian violet dressing on a multi-site back abscess of an immigrant just arriving to the United States
Mary K. Webb, RN, BSN, MA, CIC
11:00 PM1269: Use of biocellulose dressing to promote healing in chronic venous statis ulcer
Mary K. Webb, RN, BSN, MA, CIC
11:20 PM1270Abstract Title: Use of cadexomer iodine dressing for bilateral full thickness skin loss in venous ulcers of an immigrant just arriving to the United States
Mary K. Webb, RN, BSN, MA, CIC
11:40 PM1271Abstract Title: Long term care management of developmentally and psychiatrically disabled, morbidly obese male patient with an acute necrotizing MRSA wound on back and flank requiring aggressive surgical debridement and wound care
Mary K. Webb, RN, BSN, MA, CIC
12:00 AM1272Patient benefits received from a fecal management system*
Mary K. Webb, RN, BSN, MA, CIC
12:20 AM1273Interdisciplinary Challenge of Limb Salvage and Wound Bed Preparation for Skin Grafting of a Patient Infected with Aeromonas Hydrophila
Mary M. Dalton, RN, MPA, CWOCN, Anita L. Jackson, RN, MSN, CNS, CWOCN, Donald R. Fowler, RN, BSN
12:40 AM1274The Quicker Picker Upper: a Multidisciplinary Approach in the Care of a Patient with Heart Failure and Cellulitis/Leg Ulcers
Melissa Stolley, BA, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Mary Beth Mangol, RN
1:00 AM1275Use of a SIS Wound Matrix with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ( NPWT ) in Pediatric Transplant Patients
Patricia A. Harris, RN, CCRN, CWOCN, CCTN
1:20 AM1276Management of a Complex Wound with a Cadexomer Iodine Gel
Paula Kotz, BSN, RN, C, CWOCN, Jane Fisher, BSN, RN, CWOCN
1:40 AM1277Full-thickness Chin Wound Healed in 14 Days Using Only Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
Roger C. Sessions, DO, FACEP
2:00 AM1278Healing Hidradenitis Suppurativa Surgical Wounds Using a Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel
Salome Agbim, ND, CNS, APRN, BC
2:20 AM1279The Use of a Silver Alginate/Carboxymethylcellulose product on Chronic wounds
Sharon A. Rosen, RN, BS
2:40 AM1280Comparison of CMS/Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver with Hydrofiber Dressing with Silver
Sharon A. Rosen, RN, BS
3:00 AM1281Moist Wound Healing, Debridement, and the role of the Hydrocolloid for the Non-Wound Care Staff Nurse
Shirley A. Sheppard, MSN, CWON
3:20 AM1282The Use of a Super Absorbent Foam Dressing in Split Thickness Donor Sites
JoAnn Hagan, LPN
3:40 AM1283Case Study: The use of Topical Oxygen and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to potentiate Wound Healing
Patsy E. Martinsek, BSN, RN.CWOCN, ET, CFCN, Sheila Chucta, RN, MS, CCRN, Richard Schlanger, M.D., PhD
4:00 AM1284The use of Negative Wound Pressure Therapy and Polyhexamethalene Biguanide impregnated gauze to promote wound healing status-post surgical debridment of Fournier's Gangrene
Phyllis McGinnis, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Charlotte Lisco, BSN, RN, WOCN

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