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Medline Presents Advanced Wound Care Technologies at Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SWAC)
MUNDELEIN, Ill. --(Business Wire)--
With more than two
and a half million patients a year suffering from pressure ulcers
and other wound and skin care complications, and 60,000 patient deaths
directly related to pressure ulcers annually, more needs to be done to
address this mounting issue. Medline Industries, Inc. is presenting a
number of cutting edge advanced wound care products that span the
continuum of care-from helping to prevent skin breakdown to full wound
closure-at this week's 2014 Symposium
on Advanced Wound Care. The company is showcasing its broad array of advanced
wound care technologies at SAWC (booth #515), October 16-18 in Las
Vegas, Nev.
In addition to featuring technologically advanced products, 11 clinical
posters will be presented and authored from noted wound care specialists
demonstrating prevention and treatment options for a range of skin
issues using Medline advanced wound care products. Some of the posters
include:
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Use of a Chitosan Based Gel Forming Silver Wound Dressing for the
Management of Chronic Diabetic Wounds, (By Naz Wahab, MD)
Chitosan,
which is a derivative of shellfish, is a naturally obtained material
that has been a subject of much research. The material is unique as
compared to other substances such as alginates or carboxymethyl
cellulose fibers, because chitosan carries a positive charge at
physiological pH. Medline's Opticell® wound dressings are comprised of
chitosan based fibers and are proven effective for use in a wound
environment. They are also available in a silver containing gel
forming wound dressing that can be used for the management of diabetic
wounds. In this study, the chitosan based silver dressing was used on
9 patients with 13 wounds for a period of 2-7 weeks. All but one
wound, belonging to a patient who was later hospitalized, decreased in
size. The chitosan based silver dressing was conformable, maintained
its original size, and had high integrity.
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Hospital Wide Toolkit for Preventing and Managing Moisture
Associated Skin Damage, (By Tod Brindle, SN, RN, ET, CWOCN, CLIN IV)
In
an acte care setting, Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) is a
major issue that can be prevented with a combination of education,
assessment techniques differentiating MASD from a pressure ulcer, and
the use of the right products at the right time, depending on the
nature of the challenge. In this study, Cyanoacrylate based products,
such as Medline's Marathon®
Liquid Skin Protectant, were used to help manage MASD on
peristomal skin, which can be very challenging. In addition, for
protection against more commonly managed MASD conditions, three
separate topical skin protectant products were replaced with one
zinc-oxide and white petrolatum based ointment, Medline
Remedy Phytoplex Z-Guard® skin protectant containing botanical
ingredients. The results included significant savings without a
reduction in quality.
"Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) is a large issue for healing
wounds, especially for those patients with incontinence or under ostomy
care, including G-Tubes and tracheostomy," said Tod Brindle, SN, RN, ET,
CWOCN, CLIN IV. "Non-cytotoxic, cyanoacrylate-based monomers, such as
Marathon, form a remarkably strong protective layer over the skin and
protect it from prolonged exposure to moisture, which weakens and
damages the skin surface and makes it more susceptible to breakdown."
Additionally, to help clinicians provide comprehensive wound care to
their patients, Medline is featuring a number of next-generation wound
care technologies at SAWC, including:
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Medline
Remedy® Phytoplex® Skin Care - Medline's Remedy Phytoplex Skin
Care line combines advanced skin care science with beneficial
botanicals to create solutions specifically formulated to nourish and
moisturize sensitive skin.
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Optifoam®
Gentle Dressings - Optifoam Gentle is an all-in-one dressing for
fluid handling to create the ideal healing environment. It is highly
absorbent with a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) that adjusts
to the fluid level in the wound. Optifoam Gentle's silicone border
provides gentle adhesion while its waterproof outer layer protects the
wound and helps keeps bacteria out.
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Puracol®
Plus Wound Dressings -The Puracol Plus line of wound dressings
promote natural healing with 100% native bovine type I collagen. Our
exclusive, gentle manufacturing technology preserves the collagen's
natural structure, resulting in dressings that provide more collagen
to a wound for a longer period of time. Puracol Plus is ideal for
wounds that are chronic or stalled.
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Revitalon®
HCT/P wound covering - Revitalon is made of human amniotic tissue
and available in an innovative multi-dot application that is less
expensive than a large sheet. Revitalon is a membrane allograft that
is an outstanding weapon in the battle against chronic wounds. Because
it is minimally processed, its structure and composition is resistant
to the body's rejection responses.
About Medline Industries, Inc.
As the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of
quality medical supplies and services, Medline offers healthcare
products and services that drive value through tailored solutions across
the continuum of care. Named one of the country's "Best and Brightest
Companies to Work For," the company is headquartered in Mundelein, Ill.
and has more than 1,200 dedicated sales representatives to support its
broad product line and cost management services. For more information on
Medline, go to www.medline.com
or http://www.medline.com/social-media
to connect with Medline on a variety of social media channels.
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