Becker's Clinical Quality & Infection Control

May/June 2020 IC_CQ

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We are continuously working towards improving our wound care portfolio to include technology, like PICO™ sNPWT, that will aid in the continuum of care. Our innovative wound therapy technology is designed to deliver a patient-friendly treatment in a discreet, easy to use system that has proven: • Reduced incidence of surgical site complications *1 • Improved outcomes through the continuum of care 1 • Improved patient satisfaction **2 • An easy to use device for healthcare professionals 3 • Reduction in overall costs **4 Partner with us as you seek to drive change within your institution and make outcomes more predictable. possiblewithpico.com Smith+Nephew aims to remove the complexity out of post-op incisional care and wound care. 1. Saunders, C., Buzza, K. and Nherera, L. 2019. A single use negative pressure system reduces surgical site complications compared with conventional dressings in closed surgical incisions: a systematic literature review with meta-analysis. Poster presented at the European Wound Management Association annual meeting, June 5-7, 2019, Gothenburg, Sweden. 2. Kirsner R, Dove C, Reyzelman A, Vayser D, Jaimes H. A Prospective, Randomised, Controlled Clinical Trial on the Efficacy of a single-use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System, compared to Traditional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Ulcers of the Lower Extremities. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2019;27(5):519 - 529. 3. Dowsett C, et al. Use of PICO◊ to improve clinical and economic outcomes in hard-to-heal wounds. Wounds International. 2017;8, p53–58. 4. Kirsner RS, Delhougne G, Searle RJ. A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Comparing Single-use and Traditional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to Treat Chronic Venous and Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Wound Management & Prevention. 2020;66(3):30-38. Advanced Wound Management Smith & Nephew, Inc. Fort Worth, TX 76109 USA | www.smith-nephew.com Customer Care Center 1 800 876-1261 F 727 392-6914 | ™Trademark of Smith & Nephew ©2020 Smith+Nephew | PCCE69-21786-0420 *Compared to standard dressings **Compared to tNPWT The information herein is intended for healthcare professionals. The PICO 7 pump contains a MAGNET. Keep the PICO 7 pump at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from other medical devices at all times. Failure to do so can cause the other medical devices to fail which can result in serious harm including death. Excessive bleeding is a serious risk associated with the application of suction to wounds, which may result in death or serious injury. The risk information provided herein is not comprehensive. For full product and safety information, please see the Instructions for Use.

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