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Moderator: David Keast, MSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP (Presentation 36.1) The use of an electronic measuring device to measure wound area in clinical trials Cris Beuger, MPH; Thomas E. Serena MD, FACS, NewBridge Medical Research and Penn North Centers for Advanced Wound Care, Warren, Pa Background: Traditionally, wound measurements in clinical studies and trials have been performed using computerized planimetry and photography. However, these techniques are time consuming and oftentimes prohibitively expensive. In preliminary studies, the Electronic Wound Measurement Device was as accurate as computerized planimetry. Methods: In a randomized, multicenter, venous leg ulcer clinical trial, wound measurements were taken using an electronic wound measuring device. The device was operated by the trial’s study coordinator at the bedside. A sample of the results obtained with the electronic measurement device were compared to computerized planimetry. Results: The electronic measuring device was as accurate as computerized planimetry in this clinical trial. Moreover, the device had a short learning curve, was easy to use, and did not require costly computer programs. In addition, the results were available immediately at the bedside, which allowed for source document completion at the time the patient was being seen in the clinic. Conclusion: The new electronic wound measuring device is a valuable addition to the tools used to conduct clinical trials. References 1. Tramontina VA, Machado MA, Nogueira Filho Gda R, et al. Effect of bismuth subgallate (local hemostatic agent) on wound healing in rats. Histological and histometric findings. Braz Dent J. 2002;13(1):11–16. 2. Fenton JE, Blayney AW, O’Dwyer TP. Bismuth subgallate—its role in tonsillectomy. J Laryngol Otol. 1995;109(3):203–205. 3. Callanan V, Curran AJ, Smyth DA, Gormley PK. The influence of bismuth subgallate and adrenaline paste upon operating time and operative blood loss in tonsillectomy. J Laryngol Otol 1995;109(3):206–208. 4. Cohen M, Eaglstein W. Recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor gel speeds healing of acute full-thickness punch biopsy wounds. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001;45(6):857–862. 5. Serena T, Li VW, Li WW. The Human Forearm Biopsy Model for Acute Wound Healing on behalf of the Wound Healing Cooperative Group. Submitted for publication November 2003. 6. Demling RH, DeSanti L. The role of silver in wound healing. Part 1: effects of silver on wound management. WOUNDS. 2001;13(1 Suppl):A3–A15. |
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