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The Pressure Effect: A Wound Care Podcast

Smith+Nephew
Pressure Injury
Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries
Long-Term Care Facilities
Pressure Injuries
Nutrition
Pediatrics
Prophylactic Dressing
Silicone Foam Dressings
Tissue Mechanics
Rural Healthcare
Home Care
Pressure Injury Prevention
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
CEM Scanner / Subepidermal Moisture Scanner
Pressure Injury Prevention Bundles
Microclimate
CMS Ecqms
Wound Care
Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle
Smith+nephew

Pressure injuries can be devastating – but they can also be preventable. On The Pressure Effect, host Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by medical experts to discuss the various and often complex situations that arise when patients suffer pressure injuries – and how these events can be avoided in the first place. Through several different focused series, these episodes will provide a deep dive into differe... more

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In this episode of The Pressure Effect, Dr. Lee Ruotsi talks with Scott Filgo about how health systems can standardize prophylactic dressings.

Scott shares his experience leading wound care programs across multiple hospitals. He explains why standar... more

In this episode, host Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by Stephanie Constable, BSN, RN, CWOCN, a wound care specialist and chair of the Pressure Injury Prevention Committee at United Hospital Center.

Stephanie shares her real-world experience developing an... more

Prophylactic dressings are becoming an important part of pressure injury prevention strategies in clinical care.

In this episode of The Pressure Effect from Smith+Nephew, host Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by Alicia Smith, PT, DPT, NCS, CWS, CLSSGB, Dire... more

In this episode, Dr. Lee Ruotsi speaks with Dr. Amit Gefen, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Tel Aviv University and a leading expert in tissue mechanobiology, about how prophylactic dressings help prevent pressure injuries.

Dr. Gefen explains... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Filgo
Executive Director of Outpatient and Inpatient Wound Care and Hyperbaric Services
WellStar Health System (Metro Atlanta)
Episode: Health System Standardization of Prophylactic Dressings
Stephanie Constable
WOC nurse and chair of the Pressure Injury Prevention Committee at United Hospital Center
United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, West Virginia
Episode: How do I create a pressure injury bundle?
Dr. Alicia Smith
Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Director of Wound Care at Grady Health System
Grady Health System
Episode: The Clinical Impact of Prophylactic Dressings in Pressure Injury Prevention
Dr. Amit Gefen
Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University
Episode: The Science of Prophylactic Dressing Design
Dr. Kelly McFee
Past chair of the Board of Directors at the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists
American College of Clinical Wound Specialists
Episode: Device-related Pressure Injuries In The Critically Ill Patient
Meredith Sharp
Certified wound ostomy nurse with pediatric and trauma hospital experience
Pediatric wound care specialist
Episode: Prevention of Pressure Injuries in the Pediatric Patient
Bernadette Walters
Leader in community-based wound care and advocate for underserved settings
Not specified
Episode: Pressure Injury Prevention in Rural and Underserved Populations
Cathy Milne
Advanced practiced wound ostomy continence nurse
Independent clinician/Healthcare provider
Episode: Pressure Injury Prevention in LTC Facilities

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Dr. Lee Ruotsi
Host of The Pressure Effect and a clinician/educator focusing on wound care and prevention.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great topics!

    Love the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BillyRobb29
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Valuable Resource for Healthcare Professionals

    I’ve been really impressed with The Pressure Effect. The episodes offer practical insights into pressure injury prevention that you can actually use in everyday practice. The hosts strike a great balance between being informative and engaging, making complex topics easier to understand. I appreciate the variety of perspectives they bring in through their interviews with experts. Overall, it’s a solid podcast for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in this area.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woundcare
    United States2 years ago
  • Very insightful

    This is a great podcast which enables one a variety of perspectives on wound care from the experts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Balanceinyoga
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Great guests and great insights into real world challenges.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    woundassasin
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Listen

    Easy listen with great information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OkieBLSooner
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable prevention tips for real-world clinical settings.
Content balances clinical insight with budgeting and organizational strategy.
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Episodes are easy to follow and informative for both clinicians and administrators.

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How do I create a pressure injury bundle?
Q: How do you evaluate and decide which products to adopt in the bundle?
Evaluation is contract-driven within a larger system, with product trials limited to a few units, leadership-driven education, and clinician feedback guiding ongoing decisions to balance safety, efficacy, and cost.
How do I create a pressure injury bundle?
Q: What were the must-have components you incorporated into your bundle?
The bundle typically includes prophylactic sacral dressings, heel offloading devices, pressure redistribution surfaces, and a standard turning frequency, with wedges and a repositioning reminder system added to improve consistency and accountability.
The Science of Prophylactic Dressing Design
Q: What should clinicians look for in evidence when selecting prophylactic dressings for prevention?
Clinicians should seek product-specific laboratory and modeling evidence that demonstrates shear mitigation, layer interactions, and tissue protection, along with data on microclimate performance such as thermal conductivity, to ensure the dressing will not overinsulate and cause excessive sweating that could worsen skin fragility.
The Science of Prophylactic Dressing Design
Q: How does the design of the dressing influence its ability to mitigate shear and protect tissues?
Dressing design relies on multi-layer constructs with alternating stiffness and the option for layers to move against each other, absorbing energy within the dressing itself rather than transferring it to tissue; this energy dissipation, plus considerations of microclimate and moisture, determines effectiveness.
The Science of Prophylactic Dressing Design
Q: What is the primary function of a prophylactic dressing within a comprehensive pressure injury prevention program?
To complement the support surface by mitigating shear locally in vulnerable regions; it is not a replacement for the support surface but an additional layer that reduces local shear exposure where soft tissue is minimal and bony prominences are present.

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The show focuses on pressure injury prevention in clinical settings, featuring practical, systems-level discussions on implementing standard protocols, economic considerations, and leadership buy-in. Episodes often center on real-world experiences with wound care programs, device-related injuries, pediatrics, rural and long-term care contexts, and emerging prevention technologies, with guests ranging from hospital system leaders to clinicians and researchers. A notable strength is the blend of hands-on care insights with policy and ROI considerations, often tied to outcomes, CMS metrics, and sponsor-driven footwear for systemic improvement. Listeners are likely clinicians, administrators, and researchers seeking actionable prevention strate... more

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2. Stephanie Constable
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