The addition of a certified wound and skin care nurse to a multiprofessional prone-positioning team at Penn Medicine Princeton Health significantly reduced the odds of patients with COVID-19 developing pressure injuries, according to a study published in American Journal of Critical Care.
Recovery Force LLC has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the use of the Movement and Compressions (MAC) System, a novel, data-driven, mobility measurement device designed for hospital and home use.
NavCare and Orpyx Medical Technologies have partnered to provide a turn-key remote patient monitoring (RPM) telehealth solution to help prevent diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and amputations.
Cryopreserved Umbilical Cord allograft TTAX01 is a promising adjunct therapy for the management of complex, non-healing Wagner Grade 3-4 diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) complicated by osteomyelitis, according to results from a Phase 2 open label multicenter pilot study.
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A new cooling insole developed by UT Southwestern scientists reduced the foot temperature of patients with diabetic neuropathy by several degrees, diminishing a significant risk factor for diabetic foot ulcers. This new device is detailed in The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery.
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Another condition possibly linked to the coronavirus has captured researchers’ attention. Dubbed “COVID toes” by the dermatology community, it can look like “purple lesions” on feet or hands, according to TODAY.
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UConn biomeds have designed a wirelessly controlled, or “smart,” bandage and smartphone-sized platform that they suggest can precisely deliver different medications to the wound with independent dosing.
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A balancing act between pressure and mobility form the foundation of interventions for the outpatient clinician. A feature for the January/February 2020 issue of Rehab Management by Quyen Nguyen Catania, PT, DPT, CWS, CLT.
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Sunrise Medical announces the launch of JAY Fusion with CryoFluid, JAY J3 Plus Back, and JAY J3 Custom Back, designed to offer more options to help clinicians find the optimal fit for their clients’ skin protection, positioning, comfort, and lifestyle needs.
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The causes of pressure injuries can often be complex, but it is necessary for full-time wheelchair users to be evaluated by a clinical team to determine if individually configured seating supports are needed. Learn more about seating solutions — specifically primary and secondary supports — that help meet the goal of providing the most optimal seating and mobility environment for users.
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Tamara Kittelson-Aldred, MS, OTR/L, ATP/SMS, and T. Sammie Wakefield, OTR/L (ATP retired) provide a visual guide to improve understanding about therapeutic recommendations during treatment planning, in this feature for the Fall 2019 Rehab Management Product Directory.
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An expensive high-tech air mattress may only be marginally better at preventing pressure sores and ulcers than a more lower-cost specialist foam mattress, according to the results of a study conducted by the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom.
Read MoreThe July/August 2019 issue of Rehab Management showcases the latest wheelchair cushion products from some of the nation’s leading manufacturers.
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The sophistication and options built into today’s manual and power mobility devices demand individually tailored training programs. A feature for the July/August 2019 issue of Rehab Management by Meredith Budai, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS, CRND, and Sarah Murdoch, PT, DPT, ATP.
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The story of one hospital’s dramatic reduction in the number of pressure ulcers among its patients was showcased recently at the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) Quality Advocacy Showcase, held at the State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill.
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Geometry and natural forces provide clues about making fine adjustments that decrease work for wheelchair users. A feature for the April 2019 issue of Rehab Management by Susan Johnson Taylor, OTR/L.
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Meeting the seating and positioning needs of medically complex patients. A feature for the March 2019 issue of Rehab Management by Mei Knothe, MS, OTR, ATP, and Eileen Yorke, OT, ATP, SMS.
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A multidisciplinary team provides input to four focus areas so patients get the right equipment for their medical and functional needs. A feature for the March 2019 issue of Rehab Management by Jillian Cacopardo, MPT, ATP/SMS.
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