Journal of wound care
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Journal of wound care · Apr 2005
Skin grafting techniques for soft-tissue coverage of diabetic foot and ankle wounds.
Diabetic foot and ankle wounds frequently break down despite off-loading techniques. Skin grafting offers a simple, durable, minimally invasive and cost-effective means of wound closure, resulting in a functional and sensate limb.
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Journal of wound care · Oct 2004
Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialThe prevention of heel pressure ulcers using a hydropolymer dressing in surgical patients.
A trial of a self-adhesive hydropolymer foam dressing (Tielle, Johnson & Johnson) demonstrated that it prevented the development of friction-generated pressure ulcers on the heels of ICU patients. Following the trial, use of the foam dressing became a standard preventive measure in the ICU and the prevalence of heel ulcers decreased by 72% in two years. This follow-up study evaluated the foam's effectiveness in preventing heel pressure ulcers in surgical patients. ⋯ This study was sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Medical.
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Journal of wound care · Apr 2003
Case ReportsManagement of toxic epidermal necrolysis in a 15-year-old girl.
Toxic epidermal necrolysis, a life-threatening reaction to certain types of drugs, is characterised by epidermal sloughing of more than 30% of the total body surface area. Patient survival depends on prompt referral to a specialist burns unit.