Advances in Skin & Wound Care – November/December 2025 Issue



Advances in Skin & Wound Care – November/December 2025 Issue

Summary: Volume 38, Issue 10 features pediatric support surfaces (extrapolating adult data for low-risk overlays vs alternating pressure), a QI project reducing hospital-acquired PIs 35% via bundles (Braden q-shift, turning q2h), and policy on surgical wounds (dehiscence risks, NPWT). Additional: Awareness on global burden ($148B U.S. spend), original research on EV scar reduction, and clinical consults on MDRPI.

Key Highlights:

  • Pediatric: Overlays for low-risk kids; gaps in neonatal evidence.
  • QI: 35% PI drop; 60% compliance ↑ via PDSA cycles.
  • Policy: CMS doubles skin substitute apps; lymphedema coverage saves $1.3B.
  • Research: EVs ↓ scar thickness 25%; biofilms via SEM-Weka.
  • Editors: Ayello EA, Sibbald RG; 500+ pages.

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Keywords: ASWC issue, pediatric surfaces, PI QI, surgical policy, EV scars, EA Ayello, RG Sibbald