Case Studies of Hard-to-Heal Wounds Treated Successfully with an Antimicrobial Foam Dressing

An estimated 6.7 million Americans are living with chronic wounds.¹,² A chronic wound is one that fails to progress through a normal, orderly, and timely sequence of repair, or in which the repair process fails to restore anatomic and functional integrity after three months³ Some chronic wounds can take decades to heal and can ultimately lead to isolation and family distress.³

A summary of recent case studies illustrates the successful use of an antimicrobial foam wound dressing^* as part of the overall treatment approach to healing complex recalcitrant wounds.

^*The product used in the case studies was RTDTM Wound Dressing, Keneric Healthcare, Irvine, Texas. The RTDTM dressing was acquired in 2018 by DermaRite Industries, LLC and re-branded as DermaBlue+TM Foam. No data or conclusions have been altered in the case study materials.

Wound Types: The patients featured in the case studies suffered from a variety of longstanding wounds, including diabetic wounds, dehisced surgical incisions, vascular leg ulcers, pressure injuries and wounds due to Pyoderma Gangrenosum. 

Care Settings: All patients were being cared for in a nursing home or at home. Each patient’s wound care treatment plan was developed and directed by a wound care physician or a certified wound care nurse. 

Prior Course of Treatment: Patients had been treated for 60 days to 450 days prior to the addition of DermaBlue+TM Foam to the comprehensive treatment plan. A variety of dressings in the following categories had been used to manage moisture and bioburden and support autolytic debridement: 

Some of the patients also underwent surgical debridement or sharp debridement, and some received synthetic skin substitutes, IV antibiotics, hyperbaric oxygen treatment and/or NPWT as part of their wound care. 

Outcomes Achieved following the addition of DermaBlue+TM Foam to the treatment plan: 

As part of a comprehensive plan of care, DermaBlue+ TM Foam worked where other dressings failed. 87% of patients achieved wound healing in less than 90 days following the introduction of DermaBlue+TM Foam to their dressing regimen. 

DermaBlue+™ Foam and DermaBlue+™ Foam Transfer are flexible, ready-to-use absorbent antimicrobial foam dressings infused with Methylene Blue, Gentian Violet, and silver zirconium phosphate.

DermaBlue+™ Foam combines triple-action antimicrobial protection with a unique micro-pore foam that wicks exudate away from the wound and kills over 99% of bacteria within, helping to disrupt the formation of biofilm and aiding in the healing of even the most challenging chronic wounds. 

How DermaBlue+™ Foam works: ACS and triple antimicrobial actions 

The DermaBlue+™ Foam Dressing Advantage 

• Three effective ingredients, Methylene Blue, Gentian Violet, and non-cytotoxic silver provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. 
• Patented process embeds the antimicrobials into the foam itself – ingredients will not wash away, no unwanted skin discoloration, and no interference in the foam’s absorbency. 
• Proprietary micro-pore foam wicks exudate vertically into the dressing and away from the wound bed. 
• Highly absorbent, flexible, light weight, comfortable and resilient. 
• Ready to use and easy to apply – either side can be applied to the wound and no need to hydrate before use. 
• Can be cut to fit, layered, and used for wounds with tunneling or undermining. 
• Promotes optimal wound bed temperature. 
• Gentle and effective for use during all phases of wound healing. 

References: 

1. L.E.K. Consulting 2014 Market Analysis “Market Sizing and Assessment of Outsourced Outpatient Wound Care”
2. US Census data 
3. Bowers S., Franco E. Chronic Wounds: Evaluation and Management. American Family Physician. 2020;101(3):159-166. 
4. Marcus B., Kaufman K., (2015, November) Treatment of a Complex Diabetic Foot Wound with RTD™ Wound Dressing: A unique absorbent antimicrobial polyurethane foam dressing [Poster presentation] Desert Foot Conference Phoenix, AZ 
5. Marcus B., Kaufman K., (2014, September, October) Uses of a Novel New Absorbent Antimicrobial Polyurethane Foam Wound Dressing [Poster presentation] Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin & Wound Care – Sept 2014 and Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall – Oct 2014 
6. Warren S., Smith D., (2013) Use of RTD Wound Dressing in 168 LTC Patients [Poster presentation] Utah 

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