Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists RSS feed: Current Issue. The Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed educational resource for wound care professionals espousing the principles of evidence-based medicine.http://www.jaccws.org/?rss=yesElsevier Inc.en © 2009 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists1876-498314December 2009 © 2009 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. healthpermissions@elsevier.comhttp://www.jaccws.org/article/PIIS1876498309001301/abstract?rss=yesEditorial Board10.1016/S1876-4983(09)00130-1Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 1, 4 (2009)2009-12-01Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists2009-12-0114S1876-4983(09)X0005-6iihttp://www.jaccws.org/article/PIIS1876498309001313/abstract?rss=yesTable of Contents10.1016/S1876-4983(09)00131-3Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 1, 4 (2009)2009-12-01Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists2009-12-0114S1876-4983(09)X0005-6iiiihttp://www.jaccws.org/article/PIIS1876498309001234/abstract?rss=yesDear Fellows of the College, I am saddened as I write my last letter to you as the chair. My second term as the chair now has come to an end. I have to say that it has been a great humbling experience to have served this growing professional organization. Allow me to mention some of the major accomplishments during the past 2 years. Our regional directors program continues to grow, and now we have representatives nationwide who meet on a regular basis to offer educational programs with CME and CEU credits. We are celebrating the 1-year anniversary of our professional journal, which is being considered for indexing. We will continue to work hard to make our journal the ultimate journal on wound care. I would like to thank Elsevier for its support in this process. The application for the college approval for Wound Centers of Excellence is now available on line. The education committee has offered the Back to Basics course and now is preparing a more advanced course for wound care providers who have been in practice for a number of years and need a refresher course. The same course may be used by candidates as a preparation course for the examination for physicians recently offered by the American Academy of Wound Management for the examination.Letter From the ChairRichard Simman10.1016/j.jcws.2009.09.005Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 1, 4 (2009)2009-12-01Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists2009-12-0114S1876-4983(09)X0005-6Editorials103103http://www.jaccws.org/article/PIIS187649830900126X/abstract?rss=yesDear Colleagues, I am pleased and honored to accept my new nomination as the editor in chief of the Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists. As the second term of my chairmanship of the College comes to an end, the timing is good to tackle this new mission.Letter from the Editor in ChiefRichard Simman10.1016/j.jcws.2009.11.002Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 1, 4 (2009)2009-12-01Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists2009-12-0114S1876-4983(09)X0005-6Editorials104104http://www.jaccws.org/article/PIIS1876498309001271/abstract?rss=yesThe National Lymphedema Network (NLN) is proud to announce collaboration with the American College of Certified Wound Specialists (ACCWS) to cosponsor the 2010 Wound Care Preconference, which will be held during the NLN conference, September 21-26, 2010, in Orlando, Florida.The National Lymphedema Network Is Joining Forces With the American College of Certified Wound Specialists10.1016/j.jcws.2009.11.003Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 1, 4 (2009)2009-12-01Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists2009-12-0114S1876-4983(09)X0005-6Brief Communications105105http://www.jaccws.org/article/PIIS1876498309001246/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Physical therapists are important members of the comprehensive wound management team. In addition to being able to provide standard wound care, they are well prepared to treat wounds with a variety of biophysical agents that introduce electromagnetic, acoustic, and mechanical energies that enhance healing. Physical therapists also address restoration of function that is frequently compromised in patients who suffer from chronically and acutely wounded tissues.The Roles of Physical Therapists in Wound Management: Part IVLuther Kloth10.1016/j.jcws.2009.10.001Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 1, 4 (2009)2009-12-01Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists2009-12-0114S1876-4983(09)X0005-6Review Article106108http://www.jaccws.org/article/PIIS1876498309001210/abstract?rss=yesPrior to the 1960s, clinicians commonly believed the perfect wound healing environment was dry and dressings simply plugged and concealed ulcers. However, research in recent decades has confirmed that a moist wound environment where dressings have the opportunity to interact with the wound helped promote healing and reduced the risk of pain and infection while increasing outcomes.Why “Wet to Dry”?Cynthia A. Fleck10.1016/j.jcws.2009.09.003Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 1, 4 (2009)2009-12-01Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists2009-12-0114S1876-4983(09)X0005-6Guest Editorial109113http://www.jaccws.org/article/PIIS1876498309001258/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: In the field of wound care, the management of nonhealing wounds requires particular attention. Biopsy is often performed in such cases to rule out underlying malignancy; however, the differential remains broad. In the following case, we discuss a nonhealing post traumatic wound in a diabetic patient, secondary to unrecognized tophus.Posttraumatic Tophaceous Gout: A Case Report and Literature ReviewRichard Simman, Brent Kirkland, Sarah Jackson10.1016/j.jcws.2009.11.001Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 1, 4 (2009)2009-12-01Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists2009-12-0114S1876-4983(09)X0005-6Case Study and Literature Review114116http://www.jaccws.org/article/PIIS1876498309001192/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Silver-containing dressings are considered fundamental to the management of infected acute and chronic wounds, specifically burns. The aim of this study was to determine both the spectrum of activity and efficacy of an Alginate/CMC Silver Dressing (ACSP) on planktonic microorganisms by conducting a 21-day repeat-challenge log reduction study. ACSP was found to have a microbiocidal effect, for up to 21 days, on all bacteria and yeast challenged. The results demonstrated an antimicrobial efficacy similar to Hydrofiber Silver Dressing's (HSD) up to day 14 for each microorganism tested. However, following a second reinoculation of microorganisms at day 14, ACSP showed antimicrobial efficacy superior to HSD's against a number of opportunistic pathogens, which included Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans. The ACSD maintained its antimicrobial action against all microorganisms over the 21-day study period.In Vitro Study of Sustained Antimicrobial Activity of a New Silver Alginate DressingColin Bradford, Richard Freeman, Steven L. Percival10.1016/j.jcws.2009.09.001Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 1, 4 (2009)2009-12-01Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists2009-12-0114S1876-4983(09)X0005-6Research Article117120http://www.jaccws.org/article/PIIS1876498309001222/abstract?rss=yesWhat is the role of wound care specialists in the visiting nurse service, and what are their academic credentials? Steve E. Abraham, DPMLetters to the Editor10.1016/j.jcws.2009.09.004Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 1, 4 (2009)2009-12-01Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists2009-12-0114S1876-4983(09)X0005-6Letters to the Editor121123http://www.jaccws.org/article/PIIS1876498309001519/abstract?rss=yesInformation for Authors10.1016/S1876-4983(09)00151-9Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 1, 4 (2009)2009-12-01Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists2009-12-0114S1876-4983(09)X0005-6Letters to the EditorIIIIV