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Telephone questionnaire effectively diagnoses surgical site infections after abdominal surgery in low- and middle-income countries. The questionnaire discriminated between patients with and without infections, displaying high accuracy and consistent performance across different income levels. Cut-off score of ≥4 showed good sensitivity and specificity. Findings suggest…
Exploring critical care nurses' challenges in managing enterocutaneous fistulas reveals difficulties in nursing care and lack of resources. Collaborative multidisciplinary efforts can enhance patient management, nurse knowledge, and overall outcomes. Improved protocols are essential for quality patient care, focusing on fluid/electrolyte balance, nutrition, sepsis control,…
Researchers found that using antiseptic solutions for prophylactic intraoperative incisional wound irrigation significantly reduced surgical site infections (SSIs). In this systematic review and network meta-analysis involving 41 randomized clinical trials with 17,188 patients, antiseptic solutions showed a 40% relative risk reduction in SSIs compared to…
Researchers found that using a dual-ring plastic wound protector during open gastrointestinal surgery significantly reduced the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs) compared to conventional surgical gauze. In this randomized clinical trial with 457 patients, the SSI rate for the wound protector group was 10.9%…
Researchers found that negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) can significantly reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) after cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). A study of 178 patients showed lower SSI rates with NPWT (5.6%) compared to standard surgical dressing (11.4%). Multivariate analysis confirmed…
Hybrid ointment significantly improved wound bed scores and reduced healing times across various chronic wounds, with diabetic ulcers showing significant improvement. Patients reported high satisfaction rates, efficient debridement, and pain reduction. This treatment may be a valuable addition to wound care practices, especially for challenging…
Wound irrigation with polyhexanide solution did not significantly decrease the incidence of surgical site infections compared to saline or no irrigation after laparotomies. The study, involving 689 patients, found an overall infection rate of 11.8%, with no statistically significant difference between the groups. Further research…
The use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) during intestinal anastomosis has been controversial. A single-center cohort study was conducted to identify risk factors for anastomotic dehiscence in patients who received NPWT therapy. The study found that females, delayed fascial closure, use of vasopressors, and…
Non-Thermal Plasma (NTP) therapy was evaluated as a method to speed up wound healing in patients who underwent laparoscopic and open abdominal surgeries. Researchers used a needle-type reactor with an irradiance of 0.5 w/cm² to apply NTP. The pilot study showed promising results, indicating that…
A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of bacteriophage therapy for chronic wounds. Customized bacteriophage cocktails were applied to wounds, resulting in 93.3% becoming sterile in 39 days, followed by complete healing within 90 days. In contrast, 83.3% of wounds treated…
