Dorothy - thanks for the feedback and please encourage your friend to join up on this network and take the course --- I really thought it was perfect for a self paced program --- I was even able to extend the time since I wasn't able to take the exam when I initially planned -- the course materials were extended until the next exam --- the material was very pertinent and I continue to refer to it for my teaching materials.
As for my current position , I am not involved in direct patient care for the first time in 26 years! I miss that part and the challenge of those tough wounds -- but my mission at this time is to educate others about what I have seen to be an essential part of wound care treatment.. Please let me know if I can be of help in bringing Procellera to your facility. I can have a sales representative contact your facility and some samples provided .
Is the negative pressure trial you are involved in a multicentered one ? Are you comparing different devices? I'd be interested to know which ones you've used. My only experience was with KCI but I loved it ( in the right cases) . Hope to talk soon . Linda

Hi Dorothy -- thanks for your comments on the Procellera videos. To answer your question re: what Procellera is made with -- the dressing or device is a polyester fabric that is designed with a patented technology , referred to as Prosit technology . The fabric contains rows of brown and silver dots, which consist of silver and zinc in a bio-comapatible matrix. When activated with a conductive fluid (sterile fluid, hydrogel or even wound exudate) these "dots" create the effect of multiple micro-batteries which are responsible for the production of the microcurrent. It is quite amazing as the effect is present as long as the device is wet, and requires no external power source.When dry, there is no current created but the device remains antimicrobial with release of silver ions without systemic absorption. It can be cut to size for any wound geometry from 1 cm to large body surface areas. The current is well below the degree of sensory perception and is very safe. If you are interested in more information on how Procellera can be used in your practice through a general training webinar , for you and your colleagues , I would be happy to help arrange something for you. Any of your Doctors may order Procellera through the website www.procellera.com. Please visit our clinical blog for additional updates (www.procelleraunwrapped.blogsite.com) I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Linda Worth RPA-C, CWS