July 9, 2018 -ABSTRACT
Outpatient-based sharp debridement is considered an important element for the care of a chronic ulcer.
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the change in bacterial amounts with sharp debridement in a clinical setting.
Materials and Methods: Bacterial autofluorescence, quantitative cultures, semiquantitative cultures, and qualitative
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June 1, 2018 -ABSTRACT Aim:
Current gold standard technique for tissue management in DFUs is regular sharp debridement to reduce bioburden, as this optimizes effectiveness of antimicrobials and stimulates wound healing.1 However, the extent of debridement required to reduce bioburden based on visual inspection is unclear. Fluorescence imaging has recently been used
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May 10, 2018 -Without real-time confirmation of the presence and spatial distribution of bacterial burden within and around a wound, clinicians are at risk of making inappropriate and ineffective treatment decisions. Read More
May 1, 2018 -Clinical Synopsis
Patient Condition: 57 year old male patient delayed seeking treatment for a diabetic foot ulcer on his left toe for more than 2 months. Some challenges with this wound included rapid callus build-up, improper footwear, delayed treatment, and a lack of offloading.
This patient treated their diabetic foot ulcer with an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment for
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