by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Publications, Tissue Models, Wound Care
Abstract
Mupirocin decolonization of nasal Staphylococcus aureus prior to surgery decreases surgical-site infections; however, treatment requires 5 days, compliance is low, and resistance occurs. In 2010, 3M Company introduced povidone-iodine (PVP-I)-based skin and...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Biofilm, Publications, Wound Care
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the role of compression in non-healing venous leg ulcers (VLUs) of > 3 months' duration.
Method: Patients' records from three independent data sets of non-healing VLUs of > 3 months'duration were re-analysed.Two data sets were...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Biofilm, Publications, Wound Care
Objective: To obtain clinical evidence on the use of a collagen wound dressing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
Method: A convenience sample of patients managed in the podiatry outpatient clinic over an 8-month period were included in the evaluation, if their...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Biofilm, Publications, Wound Care
Abstract
A flexible methacrylate powder dressing (Altrazeal®) transforms into a wound contour conforming matrix once in contact with wound exudate. We hypothesised that it may also serve as a drug delivery vehicle for antiseptics. The antimicrobial efficacy and influence...