La efectividad del hidrocoloide versus otros apósitos en la cicatrización de úlceras por presión en adultos y ancianos: revisión sistemática y metanálisis [PDF]
OBJETIVO: evaluar la efectividad del hidrocoloide en la cicatrización de úlcera por presión en pacientes adultos y ancianos. MÉTODO: revisión sistemática con metanálisis, basada en las recomendaciones del Cochrane Handbook. La búsqueda fue realizada
Crozeta, Karla +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background Standard of Care (SoC) with multilayer compression therapy along with proper wound management, may not be sufficient to close all venous ulcers and needs advanced therapies. Methods In this multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled, open‐label trial, 351 patients were screened, 200 were eligible and enrolled and were ...
Yadwinder Dhillon +13 more
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Abstract Background The administration of home parenteral nutrition improves quality of life for patients with intestinal failure, thus fostering their will to actively participate to social activities. Nevertheless, sports participation can be risky for patients with a central venous catheter (CVC).
Rebecca Pulvirenti +25 more
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Allergic contact dermatitis from modified colophonium in wound dressings [PDF]
This study concerns a 69-year-old female patient with a longstanding history of venous ulcerations on both lower legs and multiple sensitivities, who developed eczematous lesions with the hydrocolloid dressing Combiderm (Convatec Ltd., a Bristol-Myers ...
Flour, M, Goossens, A, Pereira, TM
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ABSTRACT This randomised controlled clinical trial compared the efficacy of a standardised autologous platelet gel (RegenWound gel) (n = 48) with a standard care treatment (hydrocellular or hydrocolloid dressing) (n = 48) for the treatment of hard‐to‐heal foot ulcers in type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus patients > 18 years old.
Sylvaine Clavel +4 more
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Frequência de lesão nasal em neonatos por uso de pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas com pronga [PDF]
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with prongs is the ventilatory support most used in newborns. Nasal injuries are complications that may arise due to the prolonged use of this device.
Coutinho, Ana Cláudia Ferreira Pinheiro +3 more
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Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA to provide an opinion according to Article 23(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, in conjunction with Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, regarding the approved plant protection uses of chitosan and chitosan hydrochloride as basic substances.
EFSA Panel on Plant Protection Products and their Residues (PPR) +20 more
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Split-thickness skin graft donor-site dressings: is it possible to establish the ideal dressing based on a literature review? [PDF]
This study aimed to assess the possibility of establishing the most suitable split-thickness skin graft donor site dressings on the basis of scientific evidence gathered through a literature review.
Osíris José Dutra Martuscelli +1 more
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Kinesio® Taping® as an innovative therapeutic tool to prevent nasal septal lesions in newborns: a case study [PDF]
Introduction: The immaturity of the integumentary system in premature newborns (PTNB), associated with ventilatory support, contributes to the higher occurrence of nasal trauma.
Holanda, Hesli de Sousa +4 more
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Health Technology Assessment of the Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds: efficacy, safety, cost effectiveness, organizational and ethical impact [PDF]
Background: the aim of the study was to assess the safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness of negative Pressure wound therapy (nPT) for people with chronic and acute wounds.
Borgia, Piero +8 more
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