The WOCN Society 40th Annual Conference (June 21-25th, 2008)

Case Study Poster Sessions
Hypertonic Sodium Chloride Gauze Dressing: A Cost Conscious Debridement Approach
Salome Agbim, ND, CNS, CWS, APRN, BC
Treatment Options for Head and Neck Wounds
Anna Alvarez, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Georgene Hadley, RN, MSN, CWOCN
An outcomes tracking evaluation to assess product performance and patient acceptability of a new and improved range of absorbent polyurethane foam dressings* in a variety of foot and ankle post-surgical incisions
Joy Anderson, DPM, Elizabeth Hernandez, DPM
Case Study: A Comparison of Two Collagen Dressings Used on Two Pressure Ulcers on the Same Patient
Mary Arnold-Long, MSN, RN, CRRN, CWOCN-AP, ACNS-BC, Anne Blevins, BSN, RN, WCC, Dawanda Campbell, LPN, WCC
Utilizing Evidence Based Strategies for Effective Nursing Student's Instruction re: Nursing Care of a Patient with an Ostomy
Jane Ellen Barr, RN, MSN, CWOCN, ANP
Noncontact, Low-Frequency Ultrasound Therapy* for Infected Pressure Ulcers in a Patient with Multiple Comorbidities
Patricia Bingham, RN, BSN, WOCN
Noncontact, Low-Frequency Ultrasound Therapy* to Expedite Healing of a Dehisced Surgical Incision
Catherine A. Blackwell, RNC, BSN, CWOCN
Leg ulcers presenting a major risk of secondary infection, as seen in outpatient care. Advantages of an absorbent dressing impregnated with silver salts*
Manuel Alves, MD, Benoit Chapelon, MD, Patricia Senet, MD, Hugues Cartier, MD, Serge Bohbot, MD
Efficacy and tolerance of a contact layer* and hydrocolloid dressing in the treatment of venous and mixed leg ulcers: results of randomized clinical study
Sylvie Meaume, MD, Patricia Senet, MD, Michel Pannier, MD, Serge Bohbot, MD
Salvage the Split Thickness Skin Graft by using the combination of V.A.C Therapy and SelectSilver Wound Dressing
Judy Burbage, RN, BSN, CWCN
The Simplest Solution is the Best
Amparo Cano, MSN, CWOCN, Tracey H. Stokes, MD
Management and Challenges of Fungating Wounds
Jane Carmel, MSN, RN, CWOCN
Ostomy Assessment Tool for Home Care Nurses
Jane Carmel, MSN, RN, CWOCN
Healing of Surgical and Burn Wounds with Noncontact, Low-Frequency Ultrasound Therapy*
Sue Ann Champion, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Closure of dehisced myelomeningocele wound using extracellular wound matrix and negative pressure wound therapy in a neonate
Patricia Corvino, MSN, RN, CWOCN, Tracey H. Stokes, MD
Management of venous leg ulcers non-reposnsive to standard care
Barbara Dale, RN, CWOCN, CHHN
Wound Treatment of an Adult with Erythematosis Bullosa
Elizabeth Day, CRRN, CWOCN
Use of Noncontact, Low-Frequency Ultrasound* to Aid the Healing of a Trauma Wound in a Prednisone-Dependent Patient
Bobbi R. Eads, RN, BSN, CWON
Effectiveness of Sequential Use of Cadexomer Iodine Gel* and Collagen Matrix Dressing** in Post-Op Dehisced Wounds
Maria T. Guidry, MD, Linda Bohachek, CWOCN
Use of Cadexomer Iodine Gel* and Collagen Matrix Dressing** in Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Maria T. Guidry, MD
Use of NPWT and silver foam to treat a complex peristomal breakdown in the post operative intestinal transplant patient
Patricia A. Harris, RN, CCRN, CWOCN, CCTN
Management of a complex enterocutaneous fistula in a pediatric pretransplant recipient
Patricia A. Harris, RN, CCRN, CWOCN, CCTN
Use of a SIS wound matrix to achieve closure over intestinal allograft in pediatric transplant patients
Patricia A. Harris, RN, CCRN, CWOCN, CCTN
Evaluation of the Use of a Water Release Hydropolymer Foam Dressing on Skin Lacerations versus the Use of a Traditional Transparent Dressing
Diane D. Heasley, RN, MSN, MEd, CWCN
The successful use of a new adjunct therapy in a both acute and chronic wounds – a prospective, descriptive case series
Susan Hill, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Carole Dalbey, RN, BSN, Christine Davis, MD, CWS
Are our current wound therapies being effective? – wound measurement as an important outcome measure
Susan Hill, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Patient Specific Discharge Instruction Booklet
Karen L. Hollis, BSN, RN, CWCN, COCN, Barbara K. Darley, RN, BSN, CWOCN
PHMB impregnated gauze for treatment of gunshot wound
Jan Hoover, RN, BSN
The pressure is on – successful wound closure in a challenging patient with a cranial wound using a versatile negative pressure wound therapy system
Lisa D. Keyser, RN, BSN, CWON
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Management of a Complex Enterocutaneous Fistula
Deborah P. Schimmelpfenning, RN, BSN, CWON, Melissa Klyber, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Bevette Griffin, RN, CWON
Managing A Burn Wound with An Absorbent Silver Barrier Dressing
Paula Kotz, BSN, RN, C, CWOCN, CLNC, Jane Fisher, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Improving Skin Tear Outcomes using Olivamine TM a Topical Nourishing Skin Care Cream
Cynthia Labish, BSN, MSN, CWOCN, Elizabeth O'Connell-Gifford, RN, BSN, CWOCN, MBA
Managing the complications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) sites: a new absorbent silver barrier dressing* in clinical use
Kathy Leak, RN, Susan Johnson, RN
The use of a biocellulose* dressing as an adjunct to pain management and healing of a stage II leg ulceration in a diabetic patient
Tiffany A. Levinson, APRN-BC, FNP, PCM, Doug Solway, DPM, FACFAS, Ericka Deacon, LPN, WCC
Collagen Matrix Dressing Containing EDTA- A new piece of the Wound Healing Puzzle?
Judy Madura, RD, RN, CWOCN
Try and try again: a team approach to managing a fistula in an abdomen wound
Laura M. Maldonado, RN, BSN, CWCN
Necrotizing fasciitis: 100% Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (Na CMC) with Ionic Silver* helps to address painful dressing changes
Helen Marquez, RN, BSN, COCN, WOCN, Mary Lou Boyer, RN, BSEd, CWOCN, Mark K. Grove, MD, Michel C. Samson, MD
Complex Care Solutions of an Abdominal Surgical Wound: From Dehiscence Through Fistula Management To Resolution
LeAnne Meyer, CCRN-CSC, CWCN
A Wound Care Challenge: Mycosis Fungoides
Sandra Miller, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Use of a Honey Impregnated Calcium Alginate Dressing to Improve Wound Outcomes in Pyoderma Gangrenosum – Bullous Variant
Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, BC, CWOCN
Back To Basics: Securing the Foley Catheter
Maria Elisabeth Niehuser, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Negative Pressure Therapy Dressing Application in a Patient with Fournier's Gangrene
Maria Elisabeth Niehuser, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Promoting Complex Wound Healing through the Utilization of An Antimicrobial Soft Silicone Foam Dressing
Toma Alger-Schauffele Nisbet, MS, APRN, CS, CWOCN, FACCWS
Wound Care: An Integral Piece of Limb Salvage
Diane Palec, MSN, CNS, CWCN, Kelly J. Burdsall, MSN, CNP
Venous Stasis Ulcers: Difficult to Heal and Costly to Treat
Diane M. Paskey, RN, BSN, CWCN
A New Moldable Barrier Provides Solutions for People with Ostomies and Dexterity Challenges
Shawna Philbin, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Jana Rochette, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Clinical Trial of a New Foam Dressing for the Local Management of 10 Donor Sites
Catherine R. Ratliff, PhD, APRN-BC, CWOCN
Resolution of 5 Lower Extremity Ulcers Using an Acellular Human Dermal Matrix*
LuAnn Reed, MSN, RN, C, CRRN, WCC, Bryan Adkins, MD, WCC, Ada Peavie-Martin, LPN, WCC, Keisha Fears, LPN, WCC
When Sharp Debridement is Not an Option : Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT)
Karen J. Riemenschneider, MS, RNC, CWOCN, Jody Scardillo, MS, RN, CWOCN, Donna Truland, BS, RN, CWOCN
Using a Native Collagen Dressing* to Increase Healing Rates in Chronic Wounds
Nancy Sayles, BA, RN, CRRN, CWOCN, Barbara Conway Salerno, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Simple Techniques to Heal Peristomal Skin with Good Results
Joy E. Schank, RN, MSN, ANP, CWOCN
Pouching Challenges: Two Product Innovations Case Studies
Jeanne M. Stadler, MS, RN, CWOCN, Shawneen Schmitt, MSN, MS, RN, CWOCN
Exudates, Odor, and Maggots...Oh My!!!
Joan Schwartz, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Margaret E. Gergar, MSN, RN, CWONurse
Stalled Surgical Wound Closed Quickly When Switched to Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
Patricia Seemann, RN, BSN, WCC
Polymeric Membrane Wound Filler* Dramatically Enhances Dehisced Abdominal Wound Patient's Quality of Life
Patricia Seemann, RN, BSN, WCC
Transplantation: An Innovative Approach Using Silver Polymeric Membrane Dressings* to Treat Transplant Wounds
Joan F. Selekof, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Multicenter Case Studies Using Silver Polymeric Membrane Dressings* to Promote Wound Healing
Joan F. Selekof, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Darlene Shutt, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Gwendolyn Williams, BSN, RN, CWON, E. Ann Roney, RN, BSN, MS, CHCNS, CWOCN
Clinical Experiences with a New Flat Moldable Skin Barrier
Sally W. Matson, RN, BSN, MS, CWOCN, Donna L. Sellers, RN, BSN, CWOCN
The Use of Bismuth Subgallate/Borneol (Suile™) in Partial Thickness Wounds in a Long Term Setting
Jennifer K. Agosti, RN, CWCA, FACCWS, CFCN, DAPWCA, Barbara Bartley, RN, Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, Alice B. Levy, RN, COWCN
When all else failed...Use of a new, textile based antimicrobial dressing with advanced fluid management
Janet E. Shafer, RN, BSN, CWON, Katherine A. Gustafson, RN, MSN
Topical Treatment Protocol for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Karen A. Edwards, BSN, RN, MSS, CWOCN, Hattie Stokes, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Kelly A. Suttle, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Catrice Potts, BSN, RN, CWOCN
An Ostomy Skin Evaluation tool: How a tool can help patients with peristomal skin problems
Kathy Tavernelli, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Susan Reif, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Use of a 100% Na CMC dressing with Ionic Silver on IV infiltrate wounds in neonates
Melissa B. Waide, MSN, CPNP
Use of porcine mesh and NPWT to manage a complex surgical wound with metastatic disease
Mary Webb, RN, BSN, MA, CIC
Use of PVA and NPWT to remove infection in wound with exposed bone and hardware used for fracture consolidation at one long term care facility after an automobile accident
Mary Webb, RN, BSN, MA, CIC
Selection of Soft Silicone Dressings to Meet Unique Resident Wound Care Needs in One County Long Term Care Facility
Mary K. Webb, RN, BSN, MA, CIC
Heel Ulcer in Hospice Patient Closed Quickly Using Polymeric Membrane Dressings*
Diane J. Yastrub, APRN-BC, CWCN, CDE, DAPWCA, CHCQM

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