What's new
New reviews, protocols & titles
The Cochrane Library 2008, Issue 3
New protocols this version
Wound drainage after plastic and reconstructive surgery of the breast (Editorial process shared with the Breast Cancer Group)
New reviews this version
Debridement for surgical wounds
Risk assessment tools for the prevention of pressure ulcers
Updated reviews this version
Electromagnetic therapy for treating pressure ulcers
Gauze and tape and transparent polyurethane dressings for central venous catheters
Removal of nail polish and finger rings to prevent surgical infection
Systemic antimicrobial prophylaxis for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Therapeutic ultrasound for pressure ulcers
Wound drains after incisional hernia repair
Updated review - new citation, conclusions not changed
Topical negative pressure for treating chronic wounds
Conversion to RevMan 5
Several protocols and reviews have been converted to RevMan 5 and have been re published in this version to reflect changes to their format and in accordance with the conversion procedure.
The Cochrane Library 2008, Issue 2
New titles registered this version
Absorbable suture for closure of traumatic lacerations and surgical wounds
Wound drainage after plastic surgery of the breast (title amended)
New protocols this version
Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for wound healing
Gloves, gowns and masks for reducing the transmission of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the hospital setting
Pressure relieving devices for preventing heel pressure ulcers
New reviews this version
Vitamin C for preventing and treating tetanus
Updated reviews this version - substantive
Intermittent pneumatic compression for treating venous leg ulcers
Updated reviews this version - minor
Disposable surgical face masks for preventing surgical wound infection in clean surgery
Silicon gel sheeting for preventing and treating hypertrophic and keloid scars
Therapeutic touch for healing acute wounds
Topical negative pressure for treating chronic wounds
Wound cleansing for pressure ulcers