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Clinical case studies utilizing natural *hydrolyzed collagen powder to effectively heal a variety of wounds First Author: Ruth Anderson Authors: Ruth E. Anderson RN, CWS; Charlene Wilkening RN, CWS; Cathy Wetzeler RN, CWOCN. Boone County Hospital, Boone, IA Objectives Ð #1. After viewing this poster presentation the participant will be able to formulate an effective treatment plan utilizing a *hydrolyzed collagen powder to enhance rapid healing. #2. The participant will be able to describe two benefits of utilizing this relatively new product. Rationale Ð This absorptive, 100% *hydrolyzed collagen product was selected for it's ability to stimulate fibroblastic activity as well as it's ease of application. Abstract Ð Case #1 Ð A fifty-six year old diabetic, hypertensive, obese patient with large partial thickness undermined wounds of the buttocks. Wounds cleansed daily, hydrolyzed collagen powder sprinkled on gauze dressing and applied to wound. Healed in thirty days. Case #2 Ð A seventy-two year old diabetic, hypertensive patient with a five month duration non-healing post surgical wound of the left foot. Wound cleansed daily, *Hydrolyzed collagen powder to wound bed, covered with foam. Healed in ten days. Case #3 Ð A seventy-five year old obese patient with peripheral vascular disease and previous chronic slow healing leg ulcers. Partial thickness wounds of bilateral lower legs. Weekly cleansing of all wounds, filled with *hydrolyzed collagen powder, covered with foam dressing and compression wraps. Healed in eighty-five days. Conclusion Ð The *hydrolyzed collagen powder stimulated fibroblastic activity within one week and promoted healing in those vascular compromised wounds. *Hydrolyzed collagen powder requires non-physician application, was easy for the patient to apply, and absorbed excess fluids effectively with comfort in an average of forty-one days. *Stimulen |
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