Evidence-based wound care

Clinical Evidence and Case Studies

Successful wound management requires a commitment to evidence-based care. Research-backed products, treatments, and care plans help clinicians make informed decisions, minimize complications, and improve patient experiences.

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Review clinical studies, case series, and real-world evidence across the Hydrofera Blue® portfolio.

Cover preview for Innovative Use of Gentian Violet/Methylene Blue (GV/MB) Impregnated Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) and Polyurethane (PU) Foams in a Complex Wound Care Case

Innovative Use of Gentian Violet/Methylene Blue (GV/MB) Impregnated Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) and Polyurethane (PU) Foams in a Complex Wound Care Case

Author: Linda Concepcion, BSN, RN, WCC
Products covered: PVA and PU Foams

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Cover preview for Case Series of Lower-Extremity Chronic Wounds Managed with an Antibacterial Foam Dressing Bound with Gentian Violet and Methylene Blue

Case Series of Lower-Extremity Chronic Wounds Managed with an Antibacterial Foam Dressing Bound with Gentian Violet and Methylene Blue

Authors: Patricia M. Coutts, RN, IIWCC; Judy Ryan, RN, IIWCC; and R. Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD, MEd, FRCPC(Med Derm), MACP, FAAD, MAPWCA
Products covered: PVA Foams

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The Use of Gentian Violet and Methylene Blue Impregnated Foam for Treatment of Chronic Leg Ulcers

Author: Alexander Savage, Lisa J. Ellis, and Patricia Terrill
Products covered: Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC®

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Cover preview for A Prospective Evaluation of Methylene Blue and Gentian Violet Dressing for Management of Chronic Wounds with Local Infection

A Prospective Evaluation of Methylene Blue and Gentian Violet Dressing for Management of Chronic Wounds with Local Infection

Author: Kevin Y. Woo and Jolene Heil
Products covered: Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC®

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A Prospective Study to Evaluate Methylene Blue and Gentian Violet Dressing for the Management of Chronic Wounds

Author: Kevin Y. Woo, PhD, RN, FAPWCA and Jolene Heil, RN, ET, MCIScWH
Products covered: PVA Foams

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Use of an Antibacterial Foam Ostomy Dressing for the Management of Peristomal Skin Problems

Authors: Neal Dunwoody, BSN, RN, BA, CWON; Tami Walker, BSN, RN, CWOCN; and Jane Theriault, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Products covered: Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC® Ostomy

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Cover preview for Improving the Quality of Chronic Wound Care Using an Advanced Wound Management Program and Gentian Violet/Methylene Blue-Impregnated Antibacterial (GV/MB) Dressings: A Retrospective Study

Improving the Quality of Chronic Wound Care Using an Advanced Wound Management Program and Gentian Violet/Methylene Blue-Impregnated Antibacterial (GV/MB) Dressings: A Retrospective Study

Author: Theresa Hurd, PhD, MScN, MSN, ACNP, RN
Products covered: PVA and PU Foams

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Successful Management of Complex Pediatric and Neonatal Wounds with Methylene Blue and Gentian Violet Foam Dressings

Author: Vita Boyar, MD
Products covered: PVA Foam

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Cover preview for Gentian Violet/Methylene Blue Polyurethane Foam in the Longitudinal Management of a Large Abdominal Wound in a Preterm Neonate

Gentian Violet/Methylene Blue Polyurethane Foam in the Longitudinal Management of a Large Abdominal Wound in a Preterm Neonate

Authors: Lisanne Pessini, Wound and Ostomy APRN, BSN, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC/AC; co-author Matthew Tolliver, BSN, RN, C-WOCN
Products covered: PU Foam

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