Wound Care News

By the WoundSource Editors

Largo, FL – February 26, 2015 – ManukaMed USA has successfully launched an improved version of its of Manukahd lite dressings.

By Emily Keeter and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

BloodSTOP iX is an absorbable, bioresorbable, lipophilic, animal-free hemostat, which resembles and is designed to handle like gauze. BloodSTOP iX is composed of etherized oxidized regenerated cellulose, which allows it to be 100% water-soluble with no animal-derived properties. BloodSTOP iX reduces bleeding time and accelerates blood coagulation by activating the intrinsic clotting pathway. Some of the benefits of BloodSTOP iX include its cost-effectiveness, ability to conform to different types of wounds, non-irritating woven matrix, and the reduction in hold times.

By WoundSource Editors

Hinesburg, VT – February 10, 2015 – WoundSource today announced the launch of the WoundSource Career Center, a new online career center designed specifically to connect employers and talent in the wound care industry. The WoundSource career center is managed by the KERH Group, a publisher representative specializing in recruitment and classified advertising connecting advertisers with top media brands. The career center can be found at www.jobs.woundsource.com.

By the WoundSource Editors

Richmond, VA – February 2, 2015 – McKesson Medical-Surgical has launched a comprehensive advanced skin and wound care portfolio with complimentary business and clinical support. McKesson’s advanced skin and wound care solutions range from the THERA™ Advanced Skin Care line to an assortment of advanced wound care products, including the addition of silicone adhesive foam dressings. McKesson Medical-Surgical has also created educational tools to assist caregivers in the skilled nursing, home health and other extended care markets with assessing and managing their patients’ skin and wound care needs

By Rizwan Tai and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of adults between the ages of 18-79 with newly diagnosed diabetes has more than tripled in the last 30 years. Foot ulcers are a major complication of uncontrolled diabetes, and 25% of the patients will be affected with foot ulcers in their lifetime, the majority of which lead to lower extremity amputations.

By Tedman L. Tan and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

The management of diabetic foot ulcers is becoming an increasingly significant concern with the growing population of patients with diabetes in the United States. Most amputations involving the lower extremity in patients with diabetes are preceded by foot ulcers, and in turn, lower extremity amputations are associated with a high 5-year mortality rate at around 45% among individuals with diabetes.¹ Therefore, diabetic foot ulcers require special attention due to the possible life-threatening complications associated with such wounds

By Peter Smith and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

Marathon® Liquid Skin Protectant by Medline Industries, Inc. is a versatile non-stinging barrier film that provides protection for at-risk skin or damaged skin. Marathon® comes in single use applicator tubes that have a built-in sponge tip. Each tube contains enough liquid skin protectant to cover an area of 10cm. The barrier film created is breathable, flexible and durable relative to other liquid skin products.

By Chinenye Queen Ezike and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs) are the most common cause of lower extremity ulcerations, affecting about 1% of the US population. Recurrence rates for VLUs are also extremely high and ulcers can remain for weeks to years, even with appropriate treatment. More often than not, however, they are treated with inadequate compression and are complicated by poor patient compliance.

By Carmelita Harbeson and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

Hemostasis, the resolution of bleeding, consists of several intricate and controlled steps: platelet activation, coagulation, and vascular repair. Whether bleeding is caused by surgery, trauma, or wound debridement, hemostatic control is something we face daily, and luckily there are many products available to assist in this process. This blog describes one tool in our arsenal, WoundSeal® MD, a hemostatic powder and wound sealant.