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9. Pathogenesis
“Pressure ulcers appear to begin in the subcutaneous tissue between the skin and bone as pockets of edema, indicated ultrasonically by pockets of weak reflections and progress by direct extension into dermal tissue”
Paul Quintavalle, DPM
Director
Virtua Wound Care Center
11. Phase One Pre-Pressure Ulcer
12. Phase Two Pre-Pressure Ulcer
13. Phase Three Pre-Pressure Ulcer
15. Episcan I-200 Ultrasound Scanner
16. Episcan I-200 Ultrasound Scanner Improved monitoring of existing wounds
Reveals sinus tracks, wound undermining, and edema
17. Wound Undermining
18. Sinus Tract
19. Measuring Treatment Effectiveness
20. Episcan I-200 Ultrasound Scanner
21. Control Resource Utilization
22. Implement wound care strategies best suited for wound characteristics……
Patient specific
Wound specific
23. Episcan I-200 Ultrasound Scanner Reduce exposure to litigation and sanctions
“Pressure ulcers are the #1 litigated wound problem in nursing homes and long term care.”
Courtney H. Lyder, ND
Professor, University of VA
24. Reduce Exposure to Litigation and Sanctions Advanced record keeping
Comprehensive electronic record
Integrate patient and wound assessment data
Integrate treatment protocols and ultrasound images
25. High Resolution Ultrasound for Management of Pressure Ulcers Detection of pressure ulcers before clinical signs are apparent
Documentation of the existence of pressure ulcers on admission
Targeting treatments to specific anatomical areas
Distinguishing between pressure ulcers and friction ulcers
Measuring treatment effectiveness
Increasing awareness and compliance
26. Episcan I-200 Ultrasound Scanner Conclusion:
The Episcan I-200 is a valuable tool for pressure ulcer detection and assessment
Can aid in the reduction of the incidence of pressure ulcers
Can aid in the treatment of pressure ulcers
Can aid in the reduction of liability