Welcome to The Pressure Effect from Smith+Nephew, the podcast dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for wound care and pressure injury prevention. In this episode, host Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by Dr. Richard Franklin, Medical Director at MVS Wound Care and Hyperbarics in Maryland, to delve into the complexities of debridement in treating pressure injuries.  Dr. Franklin shares his journey from general surgery to full-time wound care, offering valuable insights into the critical factors that guide debridement decisions. The discussion covers patient assessment, including the importance of understanding comorbidities, vascular health, and living conditions. It also addresses how to evaluate ulcers based on their location, depth, and tissue characteristics, as well as how these factors influence the approach to treatment.  Plus, the episode explores various debridement techniques, from sharp surgical tools and enzymatic agents to alternative therapies like hyperbaric oxygen. Dr. Franklin offers practical tips for enhancing patient comfort, such as using topical anesthetics, and discusses innovative tools like contact ultrasound that can improve clinical outcomes.  Whether you’re an experienced clinician or new to wound care, this episode is filled with actionable strategies to elevate your practice and optimize patient results. Don’t miss it!

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Advanced Practice Nurse and Wound Care Specialist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Susan Hermida joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi on this episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.  Together, they dive into the complexities of pressure injury treatment, focusing on the benefits of negative pressure wound therapy.  Susan shares real-world insights, tips for handling challenging wounds, and breaks down misconceptions about this therapy. They also discuss the latest equipment, compare treatment options, and highlight the convenience of PICO dressings for smaller wounds.  Packed with practical advice, this episode is perfect for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in wound care innovation.  So press play and make sure you don't miss this informative and engaging edition of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.

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Wound Care Nurse Consultant, Sue Creehan, MSN, RN, CWON, joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi on this episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.  Together they dive into the complexities of reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries, the financial burden they pose on healthcare institutions, and the importance of implementing comprehensive prevention programs. Sue also shares her experience developing a successful program at Virginia Commonwealth University, emphasizing the need for evidence-based bedside practices, individualized care, and organizational involvement at all levels. They also discuss prophylactic dressing standard initiatives, which aim to identify clinically effective dressings and prevent patient harm. Throughout the conversation, Sue and Dr. Lee highlight the significance of engaging healthcare providers, utilizing multilayer foam dressings with proven effectiveness, and staying informed about the latest research in the field.  So press play and make sure you don't miss this informative and engaging episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.

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Tracey L. Yap, RN, PhD, professor in the Duke University School of Nursing, and a Senior Fellow in the Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi.  Together, they discuss the cost of implementing a pressure injury prevention program and how to justify that cost to your organization’s CFO.  Plus, Tracey shares her background in healthcare, experience with pressure injuries, and insights on the benefits and challenges of implementing prevention programs. She also provides strategies for nursing organizations to justify the costs and offers recommendations for first steps in starting a program. So press play and make sure you don't miss this informative and engaging episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.

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Executive Advisor for Nursing at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, Robin Gasparini, DNP, joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi to discuss how to approach change management in healthcare with the best chance for success, and how that ties into pressure injury prevention. Plus, Robin shares her experience implementing new tools and processes, the challenges faced, and key takeaways for achieving successful change. She also emphasizes the importance of consistent messaging, leadership buy-in, and understanding the target audience to ensure quality adoption and sustainability of new initiatives.  So press play on this insightful episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.

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Skin Integrity Nurse Coordinator at Nassau Healthcare, Lilibeth Acero, RN, joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi to discuss Pressure Injury Prevention in the Operating Room.  Together, they explore a safety net hospital’s quality improvement journey.  Plus, they evaluate who should be educating OR staff on PIP, and some of the challenges with implementation that teams should expect.  So press play on this insightful episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.

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Distinguished Medical Technologist at Smith+Nephew, Dr. Barrett Larson joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi to discuss the economic impact of pressure injuries.  Together, they explore a 2020 study to identify the key factors impacting the cost of pressure injuries.  Plus, they evaluate the correlations between pressure injuries and hospital readmissions and hospital-acquired conditions, and so much more.  So press play on this insightful episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.

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Welcome back to the exciting new season of “The Pressure Effect,” brought to you by Smith+Nephew.  Join Dr. Lee Ruotsi, the Medical Director at The Saratoga Hospital Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine in Saratoga Springs, New York as he focuses on improving the quality of pressure injury prevention.  In each episode he’ll be joined by leading medical experts to discuss topics like the economic impact of pressure injuries, change management principles, and much more. Plus, we’ll have more seasons to follow, each one with its own focus within the world of pressure injury prevention. So join Dr. Lee Ruotsi, as he provides a deep dive into the many unique and fascinating aspects of pressure injury prevention, covering a broad range of issues, and providing insight along the way. So, if you’re passionate about patient outcomes and feel driven to reduce pressure injury incidents, you’re in the right place!

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After many insightful conversations with experts in the world of pressure injury prevention, host Dr. David Zabel shares the exciting news that Season 3 of The Pressure Effect will be coming soon! Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a new episode, and if you have enjoyed the show, don’t forget to let us know by leaving a rating or review. We hope you will join us again in Season 3 of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew!

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Medical devices like feeding tubes, catheters, or oxygen delivery devices are often critical to the health of hospitalized patients. Despite their important benefits, the use of these devices can unfortunately also have negative effects: medical device-related pressure injuries, or MDRPIs. On this episode of The Pressure Effect, Host Dr. David Zabel talks to Chairman of the Board of Directors at the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists, Dr. Kelly McFee. They discuss how common MDRPIs are, some tips on how they can be prevented with a team effort, and much more. So press play on this helpful episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.

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