Wound Care: Essential Guide to Decision making on Skin Substitutes is planned to be a comprehensive podcast covering several crucial aspects of wound care and skin substitute application.

Key components that will be addressed:

1. Skin Substitutes: provides an in-depth overview of various skin substitutes available, their compositions, indications, and contraindications. This would include both biological and synthetic options, discussing their relative merits and drawbacks.

2. Wound Bed Preparation: This is a critical step in ensuring successful application of skin substitutes. The guide probably details methods for optimal wound bed preparation, including cleaning techniques, management of biofilm, and creation of a vascularized wound base.

3. Debridement: Various debridement techniques (surgical, enzymatic, autolytic, etc.) to be discussed, with guidance on selecting the most appropriate method based on wound characteristics and patient factors.

4. Decision-making Algorithms: This is particularly vital offering structured approaches to clinical decision-making. These algorithms take into account factors such as wound etiology, size, depth, location, infection status, and patient comorbidities to guide the selection of appropriate skin substitutes and treatment protocols.

5. Evidence-based Practice: this will incorporate the latest research and clinical trial data on skin substitutes and wound care techniques.

6. Cost-effectiveness Analysis: the economic aspects of different skin substitutes and their long-term outcomes will be explored.

7. Regulatory Considerations: Information on FDA approvals and insurance coverage for various skin substitutes would be valuable for clinical practice.

8. Case Studies: detailed case studies illustrating the application of decision-making algorithms in real-world scenarios will be explored.

9. Potential Complications: Discussion of possible adverse reactions, rejection, or failure of skin substitutes, and strategies to mitigate these risks.

10. Follow-up Care: Guidelines for post-application care, monitoring, and long-term management of patients treated with skin substitutes.

This podcast is a comprehensive resource that would aid in making informed decisions about using skin substitutes, taking into account the complex interplay of factors involved in wound healing. It is vital for staying current with the rapidly evolving field of wound care and regenerative medicine.

Join us for this engaging event and connect with a leading expert in the field of skin substitute. Through interactive presentations, case discussions, you will gain valuable insights, practical skills, and evidence-based knowledge to elevate your clinical practice.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic learning experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to this event.

Kindly Supported by Integra Tissue Academy

  • Advanced Modalities
  • Principles of Wound Care Management
  • Optimisation of Outcomes
  • Interactive Patient Clinics
  • Skin Substitutes
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    Dr Negin Shamsian MBChB MRCS MD
    Locum Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Editor Wound Masterclass
    Dr. Shamsian is a Locum Consultant Surgeon with extensive experience in acute, chronic, and surgical wound management. She has undergone advanced training in Plastic, Reconstructive, Burns, Hands, and Aesthetic surgery. In addition to her clinical expertise, she has an extensive background in sustainable publishing as the managing editor of the globally esteemed journals, Wound Masterclass and Aesthetics Masterclass, where she champions innovation and leadership in wound care and aesthetics.
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    Dr Jonathan Johnson MD,MBA,CWSP,FAPWCA
    Dr. Jonathan Johnson, MD, MBA, CWSP, also known as Dr. Wounds, is a renowned physician and one of the nation’s foremost experts in wound care and aesthetic procedures. With numerous awards to his name, Dr. Johnson combines medical expertise with innovative practices to offer exceptional patient care.

    Dr. Johnson earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, followed by an internship in orthopedic surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He later transitioned to general surgery at Howard University in Washington, DC, and completed his fellowship in Hand and Plastic Surgery as the Sylvester J. Carter Fellow at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Hospital, part of Cornell University. Additionally, he holds an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management and Finance from Johns Hopkins University's Carey Business School.

    As the founder and surgical director of Comprehensive Wound Care Services and Capital Aesthetic & Laser Center in Washington, DC, Dr. Johnson leads in the field of medical innovation. In 2020, he expanded his practice to offer comprehensive tele-wound care services, ensuring access to high-quality care for patients worldwide. Dr. Johnson continues to develop cutting-edge solutions that set the standard for excellence in wound care and aesthetics.