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| Title |
Multi-treatment approach to complex wound management of a circumferential leg wound caused by cellulitis |
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| Author |
Jane Barker Community Matron, Leg Ulcer Specialist |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: EWMA Conference, Helsinki - May 2009 |
| Key Points |
Case study Case study of Leukaemia patient with extensive tissue loss due to episode of cellulitis. Patient had a lowered immune system, VAS pain score 10/10. |
| Title |
Use of superabsorbent and antimicrobial dressings under compression |
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| Author |
Agnes Collarte & Zoe Lear St Charles Hospital, TV Department |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2010 |
| Key Points |
All three patients had severe pain and were suffering from maceration damage from high levels of exudate.Pain reduction and healing was achieved. |
| Title |
Multi-treatment approach to complex wound management of a circumferential leg wound caused by cellulitis |
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| Author |
Jane Barker Leg Ulcer Specialist |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: EWMA Conference, Helsinki - May 2009 |
| Key Points |
Leukaemia patient with extensive tissue from cellulitis. Patient had a lowered immune system. |
| Title |
A comparative study investigating the autolytic wound dressing potential of the Suprasorb X moist cellulose dressing and the Aquacel dry cellulose dressing in chronic venous leg ulcers with fibrinous coating |
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| Author |
Wild Th, Eberlein Th - Austria and Germany |
| Publication |
Wounds UK, Harrogate, November 2008 |
| Key Points |
Suprasorb X v Aquacel - Unpublished study - 10 patient randomised, prospective, controlled, exploratative (RCT) Comparison with Aquacel, with compression, wound cleansing (debridement), moisture absorption and donation, skin improvement, comfort, pain. Autolytic wound cleansing potential of different cellulose-based dressings. |
| Title |
Prospective evaluation of Suprasorb X in chronic wounds. |
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| Author |
Coerper S, Beckerts, Halm-Nill C, Deutschle-G, Konigsrainer A - Germany |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Prague - May 2008 |
| Key Points |
96 patient (134 ulcers) Clinical study with Suprasorb X - hard to heal leg ulcers (healing), pain, safety. |
| Title |
Prospective, randomized, controlled, multi-center clinical study of a biocellulose wound dressing for the treatment of venous ulcer patients |
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| Author |
T Phillips, Department of Dermatology, Boston, USA A Andriessen, Consultant & UMC, Netherlands et al |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK, Harrogate - November 2010 |
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An American clinical study comparing the effectiveness of Suprasorb X with compression therapy with a non-adherent contact layer with compression in 46 ‘hard to heal’ venous ulcers in an outpatient setting. |
| Title |
New HydroBalanced wound concept study in primary sector |
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| Author |
Nygaard R, Jorgensen SF |
| Publication |
EWMA Conference, Lisbon, May 2008 |
| Key Points |
40 patient study with critically colonised/infected wounds. Looking at wound bed preparation, ease of use, bioburden and pain. |
| Title |
First Italian experience with a polyhexanide containing HydroBalanced wound dressing in hospitalised patients with critically colonised or infected chronic wounds. |
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| Author |
Mosti, Mattaliano, Schmitz, Abel |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2008 |
| Key Points |
18 patients (30 wounds) with critically-colonised/infected wounds. Parameters – wound bed preparation time, ease of use, bioburden, pain, side-effects. |
| Title |
The management and treatment of an MRSA leg ulcer in a Raynaud’s patient |
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| Author |
Lynda Thomson |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
59 year old lady with Raynauds disease and scleroderma pulmonary hypertension who sustained a friction wound to lateral gaiter aspect. Wound ulcerated, MRSA positive and pain score 4-6 VAS. Suprasorb X+PHMB applied under reduced compression. After 7 wks, routine MRSA swab returned negative. |
| Title |
The management of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in a hard to heal arterial leg ulcer |
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| Author |
Natalie Doble |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, TVS Conference, 2010 |
| Key Points |
The management of a lady with long-standing, chronic arterial leg ulcer heavily infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa - a frequently isolated pathogen within chronic wounds. The wound was 100% green/yellow thick slough and the lady had a VAS score at worst of 8/10. There were high levels of odour and exudate. Previous treatment included iodine and silver sulphadiazine cream with reduced compression. |
| Title |
A clinical case study of a venous leg ulcer using Suprasorb X+PHMB |
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| Author |
Joanna Swan |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2010 |
| Key Points |
The management of a 49 year old lady who is morbidly obese and has a 14 year history of venous leg ulceration to her left leg. This lady suffered with recurrent cellulitis, severe pain, multiple sensitivities and the condition of the surrounding skin due to eczema and psoriasis. It was decided to evaluate Suprasorb X+PHMB for its pain relieving and antimicrobial properties. |
| Title |
An individual patient study using an antimicrobial dressing in a Community Hospital |
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| Author |
Debbie Keelor |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2010 |
| Key Points |
The management of an 83 year old lady with bilateral leg ulcers following bilateral angioplasty and surgical debridement and a category 4 pressure ulcer to her heel. She has a medical history of tablet controlled diabetes. The wounds were clinically infected, highly exuding, painful and contained devitalised tissue. |
| Title |
The use of a HydroBalanced antimicrobial wound dressing in the debridement and management of an infected cannula site - a case study |
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| Author |
Susan Mason |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, Harrogate Wounds UK 2011 |
| Key Points |
A 6 year old child, severely immunocompromised with infected, necrotic cannula site. Wary of using a silver dressing on a child SuprasorbX+PHMB was used. |
| Title |
The role of the Tissue Viability Nurse in the management of diabetic foot ulceration |
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| Author |
P Scott |
| Publication |
Harrogate Wounds UK 2009 |
| Key Points |
SuprasorbX+PHMB was used on infected, painful wounds. Amputation had been mentioned but the wounds went on to healing. |
| Title |
Superabsorbent dressings under compression in Lymphoedema |
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| Author |
Justine Whitaker |
| Publication |
EWMA 2012 |
| Key Points |
Flivasorb can be used under compression bandages |
Journal
| Title |
SuprasorbX+PHMB made easy |
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| Author |
Kingsley A, Kiernan M |
| Publication |
Wounds UK |
| Key Points |
Discussing the role of SuprasorbX+PHMB, focusing on pain reduction in infected wounds. |
| Title |
Examining the multifactorial nature of wound infection |
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| Author |
June Jones |
| Publication |
Wound Essentials 2012 |
| Key Points |
The article discusses the difficulties of diagnosing wound infection |
| Title |
Understanding Wound Infection Skills for Practice |
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| Author |
John Timmons et al |
| Publication |
Wounds UK 2009 |
| Key Points |
A booklet of case studies and papers where Suprasorb+PHMB has been used |
| Title |
Clinical evaluation of a PHMB impregnated biocellulose dressing on paediatric lacerations |
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| Author |
J.G. Alblas,1 PA, A. Andriessen,2 PA , PhD et al. |
| Publication |
Journal of wound care vol 2 0 , no 6 , june 2 0 1 1 |
| Key Points |
SuprasorbX+PHMB was used on 20 Dutch children with painful heel injuries from being caught in bicycle spokes. |
| Title |
A cohort study on the efficacy of a polyhexanide-containing biocellulose dressing in the treatment of biofilms in wounds |
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| Author |
E. Lenselink, RN, MA, A. Andriessen, PA , PhD |
| Publication |
Journal of wound care vol 2 0 , no 1 1 , Novemb er 2 0 1 1 |
| Key Points |
The results suggest that continuous application of SuprasorbX+PHMB reduced biofilm in the stagnating wounds in the study. |
| Title |
Comparison of PHMB-containing dressing and silver dressings in patients with critically colonised or locally infected wounds |
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| Author |
T. Eberlein et al. |
| Publication |
Journal of wound care vol 2 1 , no 1 , January 2 0 1 2 |
| Key Points |
Both SuprasorbX+PHMB were effective in reducing pain and bacterial burden. However, SuprasorbX+PHMB was significantly faster and better in removing the critical bacterial load. |
| Title |
PHMB the clinical evidence |
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| Author |
Deborah Glover and Gill Wicks |
| Publication |
Journal of Wound Care Supplement - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
Paper discussing the clinical evidence and the effectiveness of Suprasorb X+PHMB in reducing pain and infection. Paper gives concise literature reviews on clinical evidence and pain. 4 week evaluation on 15 patients using Suprasorb X+PHMB including non-healing wounds, history of recurrent infections, wounds with devitalised tissue requiring debridement. |
| Title |
New HydroBalanced wound dressing used in finger tips refractory wounds of scleroderma (SSc) patients |
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| Author |
Maino C, Pozzim R, Bernabo C, Galpiati M, Allevi E, Motta P, Manzocchin, Russo P - Italy |
| Publication |
EWMA Conference, Lisbon, May 2008 and Italian Journal |
| Key Points |
Suprasorb X - Clinical study of 15 patients Acute wounds, pain, healing, patient acceptance, skin protection, absorb and donate, reduction in dressing changes and ease of use, safety. |
| Title |
Effectiveness of a Biocellulose wound dressing (BWD) for the treatment of chronic venous leg ulcers; results of a single centre randomised study involving 24pts |
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| Author |
Alvarez, Patel M, Booker J, Markowitz L - USA |
| Publication |
EWMA Conference, Prague, 2006. Also in Ostomy Journal |
| Key Points |
Single centre, randomised study involving 24 patients. Suprasorb X - a biocellulose wound dressing |
Other
| Title |
Suprasorb X is cost effective in daily use. Results of an unpublished German observational study |
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| Author |
Schmitz M, Eberlein T - Germany |
| Publication |
Oral free paper EWMA Conference, Lisbon 2008 and in the L & R Symposium |
| Key Points |
60 patient study |
