- OP-043 Effective Management of Traumatic Hand Injuries
Two case studies of traumatic hand injuries are presented. One patient involves a deli attendant with slicing, crushing
injuries of two digits and the second patient is a bakery worker with a crushing, tearing injury and total traumatic nail
loss of one digit.
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- OP-046 Management of Hematoma from a Traumatic Leg Wound
The incidence of hematomas is a frequent occurrence in the elderly population both in nursing homes and out patient
settings because of their fragile skin and tissue.
- CS-052 Utilizing a "Gel Sheet to Heal Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
Two case studies of wounds failing to close using conventional treatment are presented.
- CS-053 Eschar Debridement and Wound Healing in a Bacteriostatic Environment
This case study demonstrates the use of a special glycerine sheet dressing that assists in the healing process and reduces
the chance of infection in a heel ulcer.& Although a number of posters have been presented on the effectiveness of the
glycerine sheet dressing for prevention and management of pressure ulcers, the question of the how to manage eschar
covered heel ulcers persists.
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