scholarly journals The application of the modified surgical wound dressing in wound care after tracheotomy

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Feng ◽  
Ying Wu ◽  
Jing Zhu ◽  
Xiaoling Wu
Keyword(s):  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Surgical Wound

Mussel-inspired adhesive gelatin–polyacrylamide hydrogel wound dressing loaded with tetracycline hydrochloride to enhance complete skin regeneration

Soft Matter ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yamei Wang ◽  
Dongdong Xiao ◽  
Lin Quan ◽  
Hongbin Chai ◽  
Xiaofeng Sui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Antibacterial Property ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Skin Regeneration ◽  
Tetracycline Hydrochloride ◽  
Market Size ◽  
Good Mechanical Property ◽  
Polyacrylamide Hydrogel

Even though the global wound care market size was valued at USD 19.83 billion in 2020, it is still a challenge to develop a hydrogel-based wound dressing with a good mechanical property, adhesiveness and antibacterial property.

Principles of closed surgical wound care

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 288-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Briggs
Keyword(s):  
Wound Care ◽  
Surgical Wound

scholarly journals Nurse’s Health Education in Families of Pediatric Surgical Clients

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Elsa Naviati ◽  
Sari Sudarmiati
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Surgical Wound ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenology ◽  
Postoperative Nutrition ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Health education is one important component in caring for children with surgical cases. Health education is done to clients and families as an intervention of various nursing problems that appear both pre and post surgery. This study aims to find out how the implementation of health education provided by nurses to families of child surgical clients. This research method is descriptive qualitative phenomenology by using in-depth interview. The number of participants was 5 nurses. The amount is determined after the researchers assume that the research data saturated. The research produced five themes: preoperative health education, postoperative health education, postoperative nutrition, surgical wound care and post operative post pain. The health education provided by the majority nurses is physical. Psychosocial should also be a topic in health education provided by nurses to clients of children and their families.

scholarly journals Radiation sterilization of Honey and Honey-Alginate Wound Dressing from Stingless Bee (Tetragonula biroi) Collected from Sta. Maria, Laguna, Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-223
Author(s):  
Davison Baldos ◽  
◽  
Joseph Puno ◽  
Levelyn Tolentino ◽  
Djowel Montefalcon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Radiation Sterilization ◽  
Fluid Handling ◽  
Potential Use

This study was conducted to determine the effect of radiation sterilization on alginate wound dressing containing honey from the Philippine stingless bee, Tetragonula biroi. Our results show that a radiation dose of 30 kGy did not affect the antibacterial property of honey against Staphylococcus aureus. Electron-beam irradiation did not produce significant alterations in the physicochemical properties (pH, total soluble solids, and flavonoids); however, the total phenolics was significantly increased in honey with higher irradiation doses. Demonstrating that irradiation can be applied to honey with negligible physicochemical effects, honey was incorporated in alginate and exposed to a sterilization dose of 25 kGy using an electron beam facility. Irradiation did not affect the physicochemical properties (pH, moisture content, gel fraction, moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), and fluid handling capacity) of the honey alginate wound dressing (HAWD). The perspectives for the potential use of irradiated HAWD as a natural product-based substitute for commercial wound care products may be considered.

scholarly journals Sintesis Hidrogel Pektin – Gelatin dengan Penambahan Ekstrak Kulit Buah Naga Sebagai Kandidat Pembalut Luka Bakar

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Fadhil Muhammad Tarmidzi ◽  
Inggit Kresna Maharsih ◽  
Tina Raihatul Jannah ◽  
Cici Sari Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Citric Acid ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Crosslinking Agent ◽  
Wound Dressings ◽  
Esterification Reaction ◽  
Natural Polymers ◽  
Fruit Peel

Teknik pembalutan luka saat ini menerapkan metode perawatan luka modern dengan cara mempertahankan isolasi lingkungan luka dalam keadaan tertutup dan lembab. Ada beberapa jenis pembalut luka yang telah dikembangkan, salah satunya hidrogel. Hidrogel merupakan pembalut luka berbentuk lembaran yang memiliki kemampuan menyerap cairan luka dan memiliki stabilitas yang baik pada pH asam sehingga dapat digunakan untuk pengobatan luka bakar. Dalam penelitian ini, hidrogel dibuat menggunakan polimer alami seperti pektin dan gelatin. Kedua bahan tersebut dikombinasikan menggunakan metode ikatan silang dengan penambahan asam sitrat sebagai agen pengikat silang. Penambahan asam sitrat memberikan pengaruh terhadap karakteristik material hidrogel yang dihasilkan, sehingga diperlukan jumlah yang tepat agar didapatkan hidrogel dengan properti material yang baik. Hidrogel juga ditambahkan zat aktif berupa flavonoid pada ekstrak kulit buah naga agar dapat digunakan sebagai pembalut luka untuk menyembuhkan luka bakar. Dari hasil penelitian, hidrogel dengan konsentrasi asam sitrat 4% (Hidrogel CA 4%) menghasilkan nilai swelling, tensile strength, dan elongation tertinggi sebesar 890%, 0,05 Mpa, dan 200%. Hasil properti mekanik dari Hidrogel CA 4% ini dibuktikan dengan uji FTIR yang telah dilakukan, yaitu munculnya gugus karbonil C=O sebagai hasil reaksi esterifikasi yang terjadi antara polimer dengan asam sitrat di daerah serapan 1733,9 cm-1.Wound dressing technique currently applies modern wound care methods by maintaining the environmental isolation of the wound in a closed and moist state. There are several types of wound dressing that have been developed, one of them is hydrogel. Hydrogel is sheet-shaped wound dressings which have the ability to absorb exudate and have good stability acidic pH that can be used for the treatment of burns. In this study, hydrogel were made using natural polymers such as pectin and gelatin. The two polymers were combined using crosslinking method with the addition of citric acid as a crosslinking agent. The addition of citric acid has affect on the characteristics of the hydrogel material produced, therefore the right amount is needed to obtain a hydrogel with good mechanical properties. Hydrogel also added by an active substance in the form of flavonoids from dragon fruit peel extract that can be used as a wound dressing to cure burns. This study resulting hydrogel with a concentration of 4% citric acid (Hydrogel CA 4%) produced highest value of swelling, tensile strength, and elongation are 890%, 0.05 Mpa, and 200%, repectively. The mechanical properties of Hydrogel CA 4% was proved by FTIR test that had been carried out, namely the presence of C=O carbonyl group as a result of the esterification reaction that occurred between the polymers and citric acid in the absorption area of 1733.9 cm-1.

Synthesis of Polyvinyl Formal Sponge for Wound Care Dressing Application

2010 ◽  
Vol 152-153 ◽  
pp. 1650-1659
Author(s):  
Qing Hao Yang ◽  
Guang Xu Cheng ◽  
Zhi Cheng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Porous Structure ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Acid Catalyst ◽  
The Other ◽  
Polyvinyl Formal

In an effort to seek poly(vinyl formal) (PVFM) foams based wound dressing pad material, a series of foamed PVFM materials have been synthesized under varied conditions. The influence of conditions on the properties of PVFM foam, such as mechanical properties, water absorption, pore structure and bulk density, is well discussed individually. It has been shown that both the reactant and acid catalyst affect the degree and speed of acetalization, therefore the mechanical properties, pores continuity and water absorption of the resultant sample. The addition of Na2CO3, surfactant and CMCNa are mainly influencing the porous structure as well as the mechanical properties and water absorption. One best sample with balanced properties is obtained. It possesses higher mechanical strength and water absorption while the other properties are similar, comparing with a commercial surgical PVFM sponge (YJ-1) currently used.

scholarly journals Gauze Packing of Open Surgical Wounds: Empirical or Evidence-Based Practice?

2006 ◽  
Vol 88 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Dinah ◽  
A Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Operating Theatre ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Community Or ◽  
Secondary Intention ◽  
Surgical Wounds

INTRODUCTION Most surgical wounds are closed primarily, but some are allowed to heal by secondary intention. This usually involves repeated packing and dressing of the raw wound surfaces. Although the long-term care of such wounds has devolved to the care of nurses in the community or out-patient setting, the initial wound dressing or cavity packing is done by the surgeon in the operating theatre. Many surgeons are unaware of the growth of the discipline of wound care, and still use traditional soaked gauze for dressing and packing open surgical wounds and cavities. RESULTS This review summarises the some of the modern alternatives available and the evidence – or the lack of it – for their use in both the acute and chronic setting.

The ‘transverse guard’ wound dressing technique to reduce faecal contamination after spinal surgery in neonates and infants

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. S12-S15
Author(s):  
William B Lo ◽  
Katie Herbert ◽  
Desiderio Rodrigues ◽  
Fardad T Afshari
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Surgery ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Simple Technique ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Perianal Area ◽  
Natal Cleft ◽  
Faecal Material ◽  
Faecal Contamination ◽  
Neonates And Infants

Wound care following lower spinal surgery in infants, especially open lumbosacral myelomeningocele (MMC) repair is challenging for a number of reasons: the babies' small size, uneven contour of the natal cleft, proximity of the wound to the perianal area, continuous soiling by loose/poorly-formed stool, and fragile skin. Faecal contamination of the wound can lead to infection, ascending meningitis and further morbidity. A single adhesive dressing does not reliably obliterate the space in the natal cleft and, therefore, does not prevent faecal material tracking rostrally underneath the dressing. This increases the risk of contamination and necessitates frequent wound dressing changes. The authors describe the use of the ‘transverse guard’, a simple technique routinely used in their unit that help overcome these problems. They also report on the wound infection rates of neonates undergoing open MMC repair who had the new dressings versus those who had conventional dressings.

In vitro biocompatibility evaluation of radiolytically synthesized silver/polyvinyl hydrogel nanocomposites for wound dressing applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 435-450
Author(s):  
Swaroop Kumaraswamy ◽  
Shrikant L Patil ◽  
Somashekarappa H Mallaiah
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Gamma Irradiation ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Crosslinking Agent ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Swelling Properties ◽  
In Vitro Biocompatibility ◽  
Hydrogel Nanocomposites

Nano silver/polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel nanocomposites have been prepared using gamma irradiation technique. Gamma irradiation serves as a crosslinking agent for the polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels and also acts as a reducing agent for reduction of Ag+ ions to zero valent Ag0 within the polyvinyl alcohol crosslinked network. The microstructural characteristics of the prepared composites were studied using powder X-ray diffraction, ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy analysis. The data obtained by these characterizations indicate the homogeneous distribution of silver nanoparticles on the polyvinyl alcohol network. The swelling properties and mechanical parameters of the silver/polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel nanocomposites tend to show improvements, making them a better material for wound care applications. The silver/polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel nanocomposites have shown good antibacterial potential against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and shown nil or minimal cytotoxic effect on human melanoma (SK-MEL-2) and mouse melanoma (B16-F1) cell lines. Overall, it was concluded that under optimized condition, silver/polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel nanocomposites synthesized using gamma irradiation technique are excellent candidates for wound dressing application.

Observational study of bone-anchored hearing aid infection rates using different post-operative dressings

2006 ◽  
Vol 120 (10) ◽  
pp. 842-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Doshi ◽  
Y Karagama ◽  
D Buckley ◽  
I Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Infection Rate ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Crucial Element ◽  
Bone Anchored Hearing Aid ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Avoidance of infection at the implant site is a crucial element to the success of bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) implantation. However, little evidence exists to suggest the best post-operative wound dressing to use.Material and methods: We report our experience with 160 consecutive BAHA patients, using four types of post-operative BAHA wound dressing (Tri-adcortyl®, Mepitel®, Allevyn®, and Acticoat 7® with Allevyn). Patients were reviewed at week one and week two post-operatively. Infection was defined as a positive wound swab culture or evidence of cellulitis at the BAHA site.Results: Post-operative BAHA infection rates were 16 per cent, 50 per cent, 10 per cent and 5 per cent, for each of the four dressings respectively, and the mean number of additional visits to wound care clinic were 1.5, 3.7, one and 0.4, respectively.Discussion: Acticoat 7 with Allevyn produced the lowest infection rate and thus became the dressing of choice for our BAHA programme.

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