EUROPEAN PRESSURE ULCER ADVISORY PANEL

PRESSURE ULCER LOCAL TREATMENT PUBLICATIONS

The following references comprise a selection of publications related to the debridement and local dressing of pressure ulcers. It is not intended that this is a comprehensive listing of all relevant literature but it does serve as an introduction to this area of pressure ulcer management.

Agren MS, Stromberg HE. Topical treatment of pressure ulcers. A randomized comparative trial of Varidase and zinc oxide. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1985; 19(1): 97–100.

Anonymous. More on debrisan for ulcers and infected wounds. Drug & Therapeutics Bulletin 1984; 22(4): 15–6.

Arnold N. A study of wound healing in home care. Ostomy Wound Management 1992; 38(7): 38.

Baker PG, Haig G. Metronidazole in the treatment of chronic pressure sores and ulcers. A comparison with standard treatment in general practice. Practitioner 1981; 225(1354): 569–73.

Bale S, Banks V, Hagelstein S, Harding K. A randomized, controlled parallel-group clinical trial to compare two amorphous hydrogels in the debridement of pressure sores. In: Leaper D, Cherry G, Dealey C, Lawrence J, Turner T, eds. Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management. Amsterdam: Macmillan Magazines Ltd, 1996: 244–8.

Bale S, Squires D, Varnon T, Walker A, Benbow M, Harding KG. A comparison of two dressings in pressure sore management. Journal of Wound Care 1997; 6(10): 463–6.

Bale S, Banks V, Haglestein S, Harding KG. A comparison of two amorphous hydrogels in the debridement of pressure sores. Journal of Wound Care 1998; 7(2): 65–8.

Bale S, Hagelstein S, Banks V, Harding KG. Costs of dressings in the community. Journal of Wound Care 1998; 7(7): 327–30.

Ballard-Krishnan S, van Rijswijk L, Polansky M. Pressure ulcers in extended care facilities: report of a survey. Journal of Wocn 1994; 21(1): 4–11.

Banks V, Bale SE, Harding KG. Comparing two dressings for exuding pressure sores in community patients. Journal of Wound Care 1994; 3(4): 175–8.

Banks V, Bale S, Harding K. The use of two dressings for moderately exuding pressure sores. J of Wound Care 1994; 3(3): 132–4.

Banks V, Bale S, Harding KG. Superficial pressure sores: comparing two regimes. Journal of Wound Care 1994; 3(1): 8–10.

Banks V, Fear M, Orpin J, et al. A comparative open multi-centre trial of Tielle hydropolymer dressing and Granuflex Improved Formulation. In: Cherry G, Gottrup F, Lawrence J, Moffatt C, Turner T, eds. Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management. Harrogate: Macmillan Magazines Ltd, 1995: 163–7.

Banks V, Bale S, Harding K, Harding EF. Evaluation of a new polyurethane foam dressing. J of Wound Care 1997; 6(6):266–9.

Barr JE. Multi-center evaluation of a new wound dressing. Ostomy Wound Management 1993; 39(9): 60–4, 66–7.

Barr JE, Day AL, Weaver VA, Taler GM. Assessing clinical efficacy of a hydrocolloid/alginate dressing on full-thickness pressure ulcers. Ostomy Wound Management 1995; 41(3):28–30, 32, 34–6 passim.

Boxer AM, Gottesman N, Bernstein H, Mandl I. Debridement of dermal ulcers and decubiti with collagenase. Geriatrics 1969; 24(7): 75–86.

Bradley, M, Cullum, N & Sheldon, T. The debridement of chronic wounds: a systematic review. Health Technology Assessment, 1999, 3(17): 1–78.

Bradley M, Cullum N, Nelson EA et al. Systematic reviews of wound care management: (2) Dressings and topical agents used in the healing of chronic wounds. Health Technology Assessment, 1999, 3(17 Part 2): 1–35.

Brod M, McHenry E, Plasse TF, Fedorczyk D, Trout JR. A randomized comparison of poly-hema and hydrocolloid dressings for treatment of pressure sores [letter]. Archives of Dermatology 1990; 126(7): 969–70.

Brown-Etris M, Smith JA, Pasceri P, Punchello M. Case studies: considering dressing options. Ostomy Wound Management 1994; 40(5): 46–8, 50–2.

Brown-Etris M, Fowler E, Papen J, et al. Comparison and evaluation of the performance characteristics, usability and effectiveness on wound healing of Transorbent versus Duoderm CGF. In: Cherry G, Gottrup F, Lawrence J, Moffatt C, Turner T, eds. Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management. Harrogate: Macmillan Magazines Ltd, 1995: 151–155.

Callaghan S, Trapp M. Evaluating two dressings for the prevention of nasal bridge pressure sores. Professional Nurse 1998; 13(6):361–4.

Carr RD, Lalagos DE. Clinical evaluation of a polymeric membrane dressing in the treatment of pressure ulcers. Decubitus 1990; 3(3): 38–42.

Cheneworth CC, Hagglund KH, Valmassoi B, Brannon C. Portrait of practice: healing heel ulcers. Advances in Wound Care 1994; 7(2): 44–8.

Colin D, Kurring P, Quinlan D, Yvon C. The clinical investigation of an amorphous hydrogel compared with a dextranomer paste dressing in the management of sloughy pressure sores. In: Cherry G, Gottrup F, Lawrence J, Moffatt C, Turner T, eds. Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management. Harrogate: Macmillan Magazines Ltd, 1995: 155–159.

Colin D, Kurring PA, Yvon C. Managing sloughy pressure sores. Journal of Wound Care 1996; 5(10): 444–6.

Colwell JC, Foreman MD, Trotter JP. A comparison of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of two methods of managing pressure ulcers. Decubitus 1993; 6(4): 28–36.

Coopwood TB. Evaluation of a topical enzymatic debridement agent – sutilains ointment: a preliminary report. Southern Medical Journal 1976; 69(7): 834–6.

Darkovich SL, Brown-Etris M, Spencer M. Biofilm hydrogel dressing: a clinical evaluation in the treatment of pressure sores. Ostomy Wound Management 1990; 29: 47–60.

David JA. Pressure sore treatment: a literature review. International Journal of Nursing Studies 1982; 19(4): 183–91.

Day A, Leonard F. Seeking quality care for patients with pressure ulcers. Decubitus 1993; 6(1): 32–43.

Day A, Dombranski S, Farkas C, et al. Managing sacral pressure ulcers with hydrocolloid dressings: results of a controlled, clinical study. Ostomy Wound Management 1995; 41(2): 52–4, 56, 58 passim.

Dealey C, Keogh A. A randomized, controlled, parallel-group clinical trial of a new polyurethane foam island dressing versus a hydrocolloid island dressing in the treatment of grade II and III pressure sores. In: Leaper D, Cherry G, Dealey C, Lawrence J, Turner T, eds. Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management. Amsterdam: Macmillan Magazines Ltd, 1996: 94–95.

Dealey C. Clinical. Obtaining the evidence for clinically effective wound care. British Journal of Nursing 1998; 7(20): 1236.

Declair V. The usefulness of topical application of essential fatty acids (EFA) to prevent pressure ulcers. Ostomy Wound Management 1997; 43(5): 48–52, 54.

Dobrzanski S, Kelly CM, Gray JI, Gregg AJ, Cosgrove CA. Granuflex dressings in treatment of full thickness pressure sores. Professional Nurse 1990; 5(11): 594.

Fagan R, Closs SJ. Pressure sore management in the independent sector: 1. British Journal of Nursing 1996; 5(18): 1138.

Fagan R, Closs SJ. Wound care clinic. Pressure sore management in the independent sector: 2. B J of Nursing 1996; 5(20): 1227–8.

Field G. Practice themes... pressure sore management practices. Nursing Times 1993;89(49):68.

Flanagan, M. The efficacy of a hydrogel in the treatment of wounds with non-viable tissue. J of Wound Care, 1995, 4(6): 264–7.

Fowler EM. Clinical trial report. New, once-daily pressure sore dressing speeds healing. Rn 1983; 46(4): 56–7.

Fowler E, Papen JC. A new hydrogel wound dressing for the treat-ment of open wounds. Gel-Syte wound care dressing evaluation [see comments]. Ostomy Wound Management 1991; 37: 39–45.

Fowler E, Papen JC. Clinical evaluation of a polymeric membrane dressing in the treatment of dermal ulcers. Ostomy Wound Management 1991; 35: 35–8.

Fowler E, Papen JC. Evaluation of an alginate dressing for pressure ulcers. Decubitus 1991; 4(3): 47–8.

Frantz RA, Bergquist S, Specht J. The cost of treating pressure ulcers following implementation of a research-based skin care protocol in a long-term care facility. Advances in Wound Care: the Journal for Prevention & Healing 1995; 8(1): 36–45.

Gerding GA, Browning JS. Oxyquinoline-containing ointment vs. standard therapy for Stage I and Stage II skin lesions. Dermatology Nursing 1992; 4(5): 389–98.

Gorse GJ, Messner RL. Improved pressure sore healing with hydrocolloid dressings. Archives of Dermatology 1987; 123(6):766–71.

Hallett A. Managing pressure sores in the community. Journal of Wound Care 1996; 5(3): 105–7.

Hoffman RG, Pase MN, VanLeeuwen DM. Use and perceived effectiveness of pressure ulcer treatments in extended care facilities. Advances in Wound Care: the Journal for Prevention & Healing 1996; 9(4): 43–7.

Hofman D. The use of hydrocolloids. Nursing Times 1996; 92(29): 64, 66, 68.

Honde C, Derks C, Tudor D. Local treatment of pressure sores in the elderly: amino acid copolymer membrane versus hydrocolloid dressing. J of the American Geriatrics Society 1994; 42(11): 1180–3.

Janssen PA, Janssen H, Cauwenbergh G, et al. Use of topical ketanserin in the treatment of skin ulcers: a double-blind study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1989; 21(1): 85–90.

Javitz HS, Ward MM, Martens L. Major costs associated with pressure sores. Journal of Wound Care 1998; 7(6): 286–90.

Jones M. Biosurgical wound care. In: Leaper D, Cherry G, Dealey C, Lawrence J, Turner T, eds. Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management. Amsterdam: Macmillan Magazines Ltd, 1996: 183–184.

Karadakovan A, Baskakkal Z. World view. Ice therapy for pressure sores. Rehabilitation Nursing 1997; 22(5): 257–8.

Kim YC, Shin JC, Park CI, Oh SH, Choi SM, Kim YS. Efficacy of hydrocolloid occlusive dressing technique in decubitus ulcer treatment: a comparative study. Yonsei Medical J 1996; 37(3): 181–5.

Koh S. Dressing practices. Nursing Times 1993; 89(42 J Wound Care Nurs):82.

Kraft MR, Lawson L, Pohlmann B, Reid-Lokos C, Barder L. A comparison of Epi-Lock and saline dressings in the treatment of pressure ulcers. Decubitus 1993; 6(6): 42–4.

Kuisma I, Tamelander G. Mucopolysaccharide polysulphate cream in the prevention of pressure sores – a double blind study. Annals of Clinical Research 1987; 19(6): 374–7.

Kurring PA, Roberts CD, Quinlan D. Evaluation of a hydrocellular dressing in the management of exuding wounds in the community. British Journal of Nursing 1994; 3(20): 1049–50.

Lai A, Ng M. Pressure sores — a nursing problem? Hong Kong Nursing Journal 1991; 55: 15–8.

Lait ME & Smith LN. Wound management: a literature review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 1998, 7(1): 11–17.

Lee LK, Ambrus JL. Collagenase therapy for decubitus ulcers. Geriatrics 1975; 30(5): 91–3, 97–8.

LeVasseur SA, Helme RD. A double-blind clinical trial to compare the efficacy of an active based cream F14001 against a placebo non-active based cream for the treatment of pressure ulcers in a population of elderly subjects. Journal of Advanced Nursing 1991; 16(8): 952–6.

Lindholm C, Bergsten A, Berglund E. Chronic wounds and nursing care. Journal of Wound Care 1999; 8(1): 5–10.

Ljungberg S. Comparison of dextranomer paste and saline dressings for management of decubital ulcers. Clinical Therapeutics 1998; 20(4): 737–43.

Martin SJ, Corrado OJ, Kay EA. Enzymatic debridement for necrotic wounds. Journal of Wound Care 1996; 5(7): 310–1.

Matzen S, Peschardt A, Alsbjorn B. A new amorphous hydrocolloid for the treatment of pressure sores: a randomised controlled study. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery & Hand Surgery 1999; 33(1): 13–5.

McGregor F, Baxter H. Wound care. Staying power... tapeless dressings. Nursing Times 1999; 95(19): 66.

McMullen D. Clinical experience with a calcium alginate dressing. Dermatology Nursing 1991; 3(4): 216–9, 270.

Moody M. Calcium alginate: a dressing trial. Nursing Standard 1991; 5(50 Tissue Viability): 3–4.

Moody M. State of the art of wound care: a survey of wound management practice in nursing homes. Professional Nurse 1993; 8(7 Suppl): 7–11.

Mosher BA, Cuddigan J, Thomas DR, Boudreau DM. Outcomes of 4 methods of debridement using a decision analysis methodology. Advances in Wound Care: the Journal for Prevention & Healing 1999; 12(2): 81–8.

Motta G, Dunham L, Dye T, Mentz J, E OC-G, Smith E. Clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a new synthetic polymer sheet wound dressing. Ostomy Wound Management 1999; 45(10): 41–49.

Mulder GD, Altman M, Seeley JE, Tintle T. Prospective randomized study of the efficacy of hydrogel, hydrocolloid, and saline solution — moistened dressings on the management of pressure ulcers. Wound Repair Regeneration 1993;1(4):213–8.

Mulder, GD. Evaluation of three nonwoven sponges in the debridement of chronic wounds. Ostomy Wound Management. 1995, 41(3): 62–7.

Mumcuoglu KY, Ingber A, Gilead L, et al. Maggot therapy for the treatment of intractable wounds. International Journal of Dermatology 1999; 38(8): 623–7.

Mummery RV, Richardson WW. Clinical trial of Debrisan in superficial ulceration. Journal of International Medical Research 1979; 7(4): 263–71.

Mustoe TA, Cutler NR, Allman RM, et al. A phase II study to evaluate recombinant platelet-derived growth factor-BB in the treatment of stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers. Archives of Surgery 1994; 129(2): 213–9.

Oleske DM, Smith XP, White P, Pottage J, Donovan MI.  A randomized clinical trial of two dressing methods for the treat-ment of low-grade pressure ulcers. Journal of Enterostomal Therapy 1986; 13(3): 90–8.

Pieper B, Sugrue M, Weiland M, Sprague K, Heiman C. Risk factors, prevention methods, and wound care for patients with pressure ulcers. Clinical Nurse Specialist 1998; 12(1): 7–14.

Pieper B, Templin TN, Dobal M, Jacox A. Clinical investigation. Wound prevalence, types, and treatments in home care. Advances in Wound Care: the Journal for Prevention & Healing 1999; 12(3): 117–26.

Pierce GF, Tarpley JE, Allman RM, et al. Tissue repair processes in healing chronic pressure ulcers treated with recombinant platelet-derived growth factor BB. American Journal of Pathology 1994; 145(6): 1399–410.

Pierce GF, Tarpley JE, Tseng J, et al. Detection of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)–AA in actively healing human wounds treated with recombinant PDGF–BB and absence of PDGF in chronic nonhealing wounds. Journal of Clinical Investigation 1995; 96(3): 1336–50.

Rees RS, Robson MC, Smiell JM, Perry BH. Becaplermin gel in the treatment of pressure ulcers: a phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Wound Repair Regeneration 1999; 7(3): 141–7.

Ricci E, Cassino R, Secreto P. Treatment of necrotic tissue with IntraSite gel. In: Leaper D, Cherry G, Dealey C, Lawrence J, Turner T, eds. Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management. Amsterdam: Macmillan Magazines Ltd, 1996: 91–92.

Robson MC, Phillips LG, Heggers JP, McPherson MA, Heiner LS. Clinical studies on growth factors in pressure sores: preliminary report. Progress in Clinical & Biological Research 1991; 365: 95–102.

Robson MC, Phillips LG, Thomason A, et al. Recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB for the treatment of chronic pressure ulcers [see comments]. Annals of Plastic Surgery 1992; 29(3): 193–201.

Robson MC, Phillips LG, Thomason A, Robson LE, Pierce GF. Platelet-derived growth factor BB for the treatment of chronic pressure ulcers. Lancet 1992; 339(8784): 23–5.

Robson MC, Abdullah A, Burns BF, et al. Safety and effect of topi-cal recombinant human interleukin-1 beta in the management of pressure sores. Wound Repair Regeneration 1994; 2(3): 177–81.

Robson MC, Hill DP, Smith PD, et al. Sequential cytokine therapy for pressure ulcers: clinical and mechanistic response. Annals of Surgery 2000; 231(4): 600–11.

Rooman RP, Janssen H. Ketanserin promotes wound healing: clinical and preclinical results. Progress in Clinical & Biological Research 1991; 365: 115–28.

Sayag J, Meaume S, Bohboy S. Healing properties of calcium alginate dressings. Journal of Wound Care 1996; 5(8): 357–62.

Saydak SJ. A pilot test of two methods for the treatment of pressure ulcers. Journal of Enterostomal Therapy 1990; 17(3): 139–42.

Schindler S, Motta GJ. Study project: the use of a topical circulatory stimulant for the treatment of pressure ulcers. Ostomy Wound Management 1991; 32: 50–2.

Sebern MD. Pressure ulcer management in home health care: efficacy and cost effectiveness of moisture vapor permeable dressing. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1986; 67(10): 726–9.

Seeley J, Jensen JL, Hutcherson J. A randomized clinical study comparing a hydrocellular dressing to a hydrocolloid dressing in the management of pressure ulcers. Ostomy Wound Management 1999; 45(6): 39–44, 46–7.

Shannon ML, Miller BM. Pressure sore treatment: a case in point. Geriatric Nursing 1988; 9(3): 154–7.

Sherman RA, Wyle F, Vulpe M. Maggot therapy for treating pressure ulcers in spinal cord injury patients. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine 1995; 18(2): 71–4.

Shiels N. Sore concerns... current practices in the management of pressure sores in nursing homes. Nursing Times 1995;91(5 J Wound Care Nurs):68.

Sopata M. A comparative, prospective study of the treatment of stage II and III pressure sores in patients with advanced cancer: Aquagel versus Lyofoam A. In: Leaper D, Cherry G, Dealey C, Lawrence J, Turner T, eds. Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management. Amsterdam: Macmillan Magazines Ltd, 1996:95–100.

Stoker FM. A major contributor: evaluation of Comfeel Pressure Relieving Dressing. Professional Nurse 1990; 5(12): 644.

Thomas S, Jones H. Clinical experiences with a new hydrogel dressing. Journal of Wound Care 1996; 5(3): 132–3.

Thomas S, Banks V, Bale S, et al. A comparison of two dressings in the management of chronic wounds. Journal of Wound Care 1997; 6(8): 383–6.

Thomas S. A guide to dressing selection. Journal of Wound Care, 1997, 6(10): 479–482.

Thomas S. The importance of secondary dressings in wound care. Journal of Wound Care, 1998, 7(4): 189–192.

Thomas DR, Goode PS, LaMaster K, Tennyson T. Acemannan hydrogel dressing versus saline dressing for pressure ulcers. A randomized, controlled trial. Advances in Wound Care 1998; 11(6): 273–6.

Van Ort SR, Gerber RM. Topical application of insulin in the treatment of decubitus ulcers: a pilot study. Nursing Research 1976; 25(1): 9–12.

Varma AO, Bugatch E, German FM. Debridement of dermal ulcers with collagenase. Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics 1973; 136(2): 281–2.

Winter A, Hewitt H. Testing a hydrocolloid. Nursing Times 1990; 86(50): 59–62.

Xakellis GC, Chrischilles EA. Hydrocolloid versus saline-gauze dressings in treating pressure ulcers: a cost-effectiveness analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1992; 73(5): 463–9.

Young T, Williams C, Benbow M, Collier M, Banks V, Jones H. A study of two hydrogels used in the management of pressure sores. In: Leaper D, Cherry G, Dealey C, Lawrence J, Turner T, eds. Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management. Amsterdam: Macmillan Magazines Ltd, 1996: 103–106.