+44-7897-074717Scanning the horizon: Emerging evidence in the pediatric wound care 2019
3rd International Conference on Health Care and Health Management
November 04-05, 2019 | Prague, Czech Republic
Vita Boyar
Cohen Children’s Medical Center, USA
Posters & Accepted Abstracts : J Public Health Policy Plann
Abstract:
There is an emerging awareness that hospitalized children
and neonates are at risk for multiple cutaneous injuries.
More than 40% of children entering our hospitals leave
with scars; over 25% are non-intentional secondary to
pressure injuries, medical adhesive device related injuries,
PIV extravasations, infections, burns and surgical wounds.
Over 50% of pediatric pressure injuries are medical-device
related, most are avoidable. PIV extravasations are a common
and at times, serious complication of neonatal stay. Medical
adhesives related skin injuries are on the rise. Technology have
advanced pediatric care to new height, but with that came a
new wave in skin injuries. A common cause of delayed wound
healing/ wound dehiscence is colonization with microbes,
often leading to infection. Infection can impede the healing
process by inducing a strong systemic and local inflammatory
response. Most prevention and treatment protocols are
extrapolated from adult practice, despite the fact that many
“adults” products are contraindicated in neonates. Studies
support the use of non-medicated dressings in managing
wound bioburden. Pediatric population is in great need of
guidelines, protocols and less harmful treatment.
This presentation will present an overview of pediatric wound
care state in 2019, most common injuries and discuss new,
non-toxic products to heal pediatric wounds from actual case
presentations, such as Active Leptospermum honey (ALH),
dialkylcarbamoylchloride (DACC) coated dressing fibers ,
concentrated surfactant gel, amniotic membrane products
as well as offer insight into preventative care and quality
improvement in pediatric and neonatal care.
Biography:
E-mail:
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