Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

[alcibiates2]

Here's what I know about treating small wounds. Start by treating with Dakin's 
solution, you can make it yourself. It consists of 21 parts sterile water one 
part Clorox bleach and a pinch of baking soda. This is much cheaper than buying 
it and it is the actual solution. Since you already have aQUACEL, be sure that 
they just lay it in the world and not pack the wound. It should be very fluffy 
and not tightly packed. Over packing wounds delays healing and often causes 
more damage. Cover the wound and try to stay off it as much as possible.
True Dakin's solution is 7 parts water to one part bleach with a pinch of 
baking soda. This is often too strong to be used at home. Medicaid won't cover 
it because it is easy to make.Best Wishes, John s. 

 Original message 
From: diannal...@aol.com 
Date: 01/08/2016  1:45 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: thequadd...@gmail.com, quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound 

forgot to mention, they were using dankins solution to pack my wound and 
anacept. both fought infection and smelled like bleach. the anacept was used 
because my body couldn't tolerate the dankns very expensive and not covered by 
medicaid.
dianna






-Original Message-

From: Quad Dude 

To: diannal767 

Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 

Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 12:11 pm

Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound










My wound is only stage 2 at worst. I think wound VACs are used on wounds that 
are at least stage 3 or worse. Even though my wound is only stage 2, it just 
won't completely heal. I have discussed the possibility of surgery, i.e. skin 
flap, to repair the affected area, but he thinks any risk of the surgery not 
healing properly outweighs just living with the problem I have now.




It gets so old staying out of my chair for extended days at a time, but staying 
in it long-term definitely makes matters worse.





Steve - C4, 27 years





On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 11:55 AM,   wrote:

try a wound vac yet?












-Original Message-


From: Quad Dude 


To: Gmail 


Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 


Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 10:08 am


Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound















Bobbie,








My wound Dr. has been treating my wound with Aquacel AG for more than a year 
now. I wish I could say it was the magic bullet that worked for me, but I can't 
and it appears my wound is not nearly as deep as yours. In fact, he just 
recently switched me to a different type of bandage called Endoform dermal 
template which is supposed to help build a framework for new skin to heal the 
wound. So far, it hasn't done much better. Keep in mind that this is in spite 
of spending lots of time out of my chair and doing frequent pressure relief 
when I am in the chair. It's very frustrating…










Steve - C4, 27 years










On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:19 PM, Gmail  wrote:


I got a new wound, over night.



Bamb! Just like that.



It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.







My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG



Has anybody ever used this stuff?







It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut as 
much as you need.







I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.







I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want 4" 
or more.



Anybody know of a good one?







Help! I need you guys on this one.



Bobbie







Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

[diannal767]

forgot to mention, they were using dankins solution to pack my wound and 
anacept. both fought infection and smelled like bleach. the anacept was used 
because my body couldn't tolerate the dankns very expensive and not covered by 
medicaid.
dianna



-Original Message-
From: Quad Dude 
To: diannal767 
Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 12:11 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



My wound is only stage 2 at worst. I think wound VACs are used on wounds that 
are at least stage 3 or worse. Even though my wound is only stage 2, it just 
won't completely heal. I have discussed the possibility of surgery, i.e. skin 
flap, to repair the affected area, but he thinks any risk of the surgery not 
healing properly outweighs just living with the problem I have now.


It gets so old staying out of my chair for extended days at a time, but staying 
in it long-term definitely makes matters worse.


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 11:55 AM,   wrote:

try a wound vac yet?




-Original Message-
From: Quad Dude 
To: Gmail 
Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 10:08 am
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



Bobbie,


My wound Dr. has been treating my wound with Aquacel AG for more than a year 
now. I wish I could say it was the magic bullet that worked for me, but I can't 
and it appears my wound is not nearly as deep as yours. In fact, he just 
recently switched me to a different type of bandage called Endoform dermal 
template which is supposed to help build a framework for new skin to heal the 
wound. So far, it hasn't done much better. Keep in mind that this is in spite 
of spending lots of time out of my chair and doing frequent pressure relief 
when I am in the chair. It's very frustrating…


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:19 PM, Gmail  wrote:

I got a new wound, over night.
Bamb! Just like that.
It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.

My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG
Has anybody ever used this stuff?

It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut as 
much as you need.

I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.

I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want 4" 
or more.
Anybody know of a good one?

Help! I need you guys on this one.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

RE: [QUAD-L] Para Race Driver

[alcibiates2]

With the advances in transmission technology many cars can use automatic 
transmissions with thumb shifting on the steering wheel. Braking and throttle 
is a single stick with a finger trigger to keep rpms up if they use a 
turbocharged engine. Actually. A second trigger to operate the clutch would be 
simple but I don't think a standard tranny would offer any real advantage. The 
racing transmissions I used to work with always had a crash synchronization 
system so the driver only used the clutch to stop and go. Shifting is done when 
the idiot light signals to let off the gas and depress the thumb lever on the 
top, or right. Downshifting is the reverse. Rev the motor and press the left or 
lower thumb lever. Long ago, the space and safety of the floor shift was tossed 
out. In 1969 Richard Petty dominated NASCAR in a charger that had a simple 
automatic column shifter. Best Wishes, John s. 

 Original message 
From: greg  
Date: 01/08/2016  10:48 AM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: [QUAD-L] Para Race Driver 

http://www.michaeljohnsonracing.com/

This is a para who races cars. Very cool.
I bet it's hard to do with hand controls and g-forces.
I bet the hand controls are paddles on the wheel. Only way I can see doing it.
Cool for him.

Greg

RE: [QUAD-L] New wound

[Joan Anglin]

We have used Aquacel AG for years and it is fantastic.  Good luck with your
wound, that is so frustrating.  Our skin just keeps getting more fragile as
we get older.  I ended up buying a miracle foam mattress four years ago from
Amazon, and no new breakdowns since.  I do not get turned at night, so I am
in the same position for 9 hours, so yes I am very happy with the mattress.
Joan

-Original Message-
From: Gmail [mailto:bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2016 7:20 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] New wound

I got a new wound, over night.
Bamb! Just like that.
It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.

My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG Has anybody ever used this stuff?

It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut as
much as you need.

I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.

I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want
4" or more.
Anybody know of a good one?

Help! I need you guys on this one.
Bobbie 

Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

[Cviewer62]

Bobbie, Where is your wound? Have you had a pressure sore in the same spot  
before? I had a pressure wound on my butt and was in bed for 6 months, 
before it  healed.  I don't want another. I sit on a Roho all the time and try 
to  sleep on one side or the other. Do you have your skin checked often? Keep 
us  posted of your condition. Thanks, Rose
 
 
In a message dated 1/7/2016 10:20:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com writes:

I got a  new wound, over night.
Bamb! Just like that.
It's the size of a nickel  and the depth in a female thumb deep.

My wound Doc is packing it with  Aquacel AG
Has anybody ever used this stuff?

It has silver in it.  It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut 
as much as you  need.

I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.

I'm going  to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want 
4" or  more.
Anybody know of a good one?

Help! I need you guys on this  one.
Bobbie 

Smile  Everyday

Fwd: [QUAD-L] New wound

[Larry Willis]

I've had pressure sores on my butt and hip for well over ten years. I've tried 
everything known to man including the vac. They will not heal. I figure I'll 
take them to my grave.

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it


Begin forwarded message:

> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
> From: Quad Dude 
> Date: January 8, 2016 at 12:11:06 PM EST
> To: diannal...@aol.com
> Cc: "Quad-list@eskimo.com" 
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound
> 
> My wound is only stage 2 at worst. I think wound VACs are used on wounds that 
> are at least stage 3 or worse. Even though my wound is only stage 2, it just 
> won't completely heal. I have discussed the possibility of surgery, i.e. skin 
> flap, to repair the affected area, but he thinks any risk of the surgery not 
> healing properly outweighs just living with the problem I have now.
> 
> It gets so old staying out of my chair for extended days at a time, but 
> staying in it long-term definitely makes matters worse.
> 
> Steve - C4, 27 years
> 
>> On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 11:55 AM,  wrote:
>> try a wound vac yet?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Quad Dude 
>> To: Gmail 
>> Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
>> Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 10:08 am
>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound
>> 
>> Bobbie,
>> 
>> My wound Dr. has been treating my wound with Aquacel AG for more than a year 
>> now. I wish I could say it was the magic bullet that worked for me, but I 
>> can't and it appears my wound is not nearly as deep as yours. In fact, he 
>> just recently switched me to a different type of bandage called Endoform 
>> dermal template which is supposed to help build a framework for new skin to 
>> heal the wound. So far, it hasn't done much better. Keep in mind that this 
>> is in spite of spending lots of time out of my chair and doing frequent 
>> pressure relief when I am in the chair. It's very frustrating…
>> 
>> Steve - C4, 27 years
>> 
>>> On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:19 PM, Gmail  wrote:
>>> I got a new wound, over night.
>>> Bamb! Just like that.
>>> It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.
>>> 
>>> My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG
>>> Has anybody ever used this stuff?
>>> 
>>> It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut 
>>> as much as you need.
>>> 
>>> I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.
>>> 
>>> I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want 
>>> 4" or more.
>>> Anybody know of a good one?
>>> 
>>> Help! I need you guys on this one.
>>> Bobbie
>>> 
>>> Smile Everyday
> 

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

[diannal767]

i had/have a stage 4 since aug. was hooked to the vac. it started as small as 
the size of a pencil.got infected, went for surgery to have the wound cleaned 
out, came home with a crater, 4 in by 4 inches, 3/4 in deep. vac didn't help, 
got a bone infection. went back in to surgery the 23rd for plastic surgery, 
bone cut out. came out ofsurgery with skin flap and 40 staples up to my knee on 
the back of my leg. staples and stitches are coming out wednesday...6 weeks 
bedrest. then hopefully all this will be over. before surgery they also 
suggested  oxygen chamber treatments. i think that may help with small wounds. 
i was exhausted trying to get it healed, the spongy dead piece of bone had to 
come out anyway, so they closed it.
dianna


My wound is only stage 2 at worst. I think wound VACs are used on wounds that 
are at least stage 3 or worse. Even though my wound is only stage 2, it just 
won't completely heal. I have discussed the possibility of surgery, i.e. skin 
flap, to repair the affected area, but he thinks any risk of the surgery not 
healing properly outweighs just living with the problem I have now.


It gets so old staying out of my chair for extended days at a time, but staying 
in it long-term definitely makes matters worse.


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 11:55 AM,   wrote:

try a wound vac yet?






-Original Message-
From: Quad Dude 
To: diannal767 
Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 12:11 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



My wound is only stage 2 at worst. I think wound VACs are used on wounds that 
are at least stage 3 or worse. Even though my wound is only stage 2, it just 
won't completely heal. I have discussed the possibility of surgery, i.e. skin 
flap, to repair the affected area, but he thinks any risk of the surgery not 
healing properly outweighs just living with the problem I have now.


It gets so old staying out of my chair for extended days at a time, but staying 
in it long-term definitely makes matters worse.


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 11:55 AM,   wrote:

try a wound vac yet?




-Original Message-
From: Quad Dude 
To: Gmail 
Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 10:08 am
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



Bobbie,


My wound Dr. has been treating my wound with Aquacel AG for more than a year 
now. I wish I could say it was the magic bullet that worked for me, but I can't 
and it appears my wound is not nearly as deep as yours. In fact, he just 
recently switched me to a different type of bandage called Endoform dermal 
template which is supposed to help build a framework for new skin to heal the 
wound. So far, it hasn't done much better. Keep in mind that this is in spite 
of spending lots of time out of my chair and doing frequent pressure relief 
when I am in the chair. It's very frustrating…


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:19 PM, Gmail  wrote:

I got a new wound, over night.
Bamb! Just like that.
It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.

My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG
Has anybody ever used this stuff?

It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut as 
much as you need.

I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.

I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want 4" 
or more.
Anybody know of a good one?

Help! I need you guys on this one.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] Para Race Driver

[wheelchair]

Thanks Greg.
 
I personally know 3 Quads who all drag racer in GM vehicles, with electric  
brakes and modified shifters.
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 1/8/2016 9:48:48 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
g...@eskimo.com writes:

http://www.michaeljohnsonracing.com/

This is a para who  races cars. Very cool.
I bet it's hard to do with hand controls and  g-forces.
I bet the hand controls are paddles on the wheel. Only way I can  see doing 
it.
Cool for  him.

Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

[diannal767]

healing. going home thursday


No, they didn't put me on one.
Bobbie 
How are you doing?





-Original Message-
From: Gmail 
To: diannal767 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 3:28 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



No, they didn't put me on one.
Bobbie 
How are you doing?


Smile Everyday

On Jan 8, 2016, at 11:55 AM, diannal...@aol.com wrote:



try a wound vac yet?



-Original Message-
From: Quad Dude 
To: Gmail 
Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 10:08 am
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



Bobbie,


My wound Dr. has been treating my wound with Aquacel AG for more than a year 
now. I wish I could say it was the magic bullet that worked for me, but I can't 
and it appears my wound is not nearly as deep as yours. In fact, he just 
recently switched me to a different type of bandage called Endoform dermal 
template which is supposed to help build a framework for new skin to heal the 
wound. So far, it hasn't done much better. Keep in mind that this is in spite 
of spending lots of time out of my chair and doing frequent pressure relief 
when I am in the chair. It's very frustrating…


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:19 PM, Gmail  wrote:

I got a new wound, over night.
Bamb! Just like that.
It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.

My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG
Has anybody ever used this stuff?

It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut as 
much as you need.

I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.

I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want 4" 
or more.
Anybody know of a good one?

Help! I need you guys on this one.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

[diannal767]

it isn't proven but is covered by medicaid. i just didn't want to invest time.


I asked about the oxygen chamber.
They said "...it hasn't been proven."


I think my insurance won't pay.


Bobbie 





-Original Message-
From: Gmail 
To: diannal767 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 3:32 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



I asked about the oxygen chamber.
They said "...it hasn't been proven."


I think my insurance won't pay.


Bobbie 

Smile Everyday

On Jan 8, 2016, at 1:33 PM, diannal...@aol.com wrote:



i had/have a stage 4 since aug. was hooked to the vac. it started as small as 
the size of a pencil.got infected, went for surgery to have the wound cleaned 
out, came home with a crater, 4 in by 4 inches, 3/4 in deep. vac didn't help, 
got a bone infection. went back in to surgery the 23rd for plastic surgery, 
bone cut out. came out ofsurgery with skin flap and 40 staples up to my knee on 
the back of my leg. staples and stitches are coming out wednesday...6 weeks 
bedrest. then hopefully all this will be over. before surgery they also 
suggested  oxygen chamber treatments. i think that may help with small wounds. 
i was exhausted trying to get it healed, the spongy dead piece of bone had to 
come out anyway, so they closed it.
dianna


My wound is only stage 2 at worst. I think wound VACs are used on wounds that 
are at least stage 3 or worse. Even though my wound is only stage 2, it just 
won't completely heal. I have discussed the possibility of surgery, i.e. skin 
flap, to repair the affected area, but he thinks any risk of the surgery not 
healing properly outweighs just living with the problem I have now.


It gets so old staying out of my chair for extended days at a time, but staying 
in it long-term definitely makes matters worse.


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 11:55 AM,   wrote:

try a wound vac yet?






-Original Message-
From: Quad Dude 
To: diannal767 
Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 12:11 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



My wound is only stage 2 at worst. I think wound VACs are used on wounds that 
are at least stage 3 or worse. Even though my wound is only stage 2, it just 
won't completely heal. I have discussed the possibility of surgery, i.e. skin 
flap, to repair the affected area, but he thinks any risk of the surgery not 
healing properly outweighs just living with the problem I have now.


It gets so old staying out of my chair for extended days at a time, but staying 
in it long-term definitely makes matters worse.


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 11:55 AM,   wrote:

try a wound vac yet?




-Original Message-
From: Quad Dude 
To: Gmail 
Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 10:08 am
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



Bobbie,


My wound Dr. has been treating my wound with Aquacel AG for more than a year 
now. I wish I could say it was the magic bullet that worked for me, but I can't 
and it appears my wound is not nearly as deep as yours. In fact, he just 
recently switched me to a different type of bandage called Endoform dermal 
template which is supposed to help build a framework for new skin to heal the 
wound. So far, it hasn't done much better. Keep in mind that this is in spite 
of spending lots of time out of my chair and doing frequent pressure relief 
when I am in the chair. It's very frustrating…


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:19 PM, Gmail  wrote:

I got a new wound, over night.
Bamb! Just like that.
It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.

My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG
Has anybody ever used this stuff?

It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut as 
much as you need.

I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.

I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want 4" 
or more.
Anybody know of a good one?

Help! I need you guys on this one.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

[diannal767]

it is the anacet not covered. 75 bucks per tube. don't know ounces...not home 
yet.

Here's what I know about treating small wounds. Start by treating with Dakin's 
solution, you can make it yourself. It consists of 21 parts sterile water one 
part Clorox bleach and a pinch of baking soda. This is much cheaper than buying 
it and it is the actual solution. Since you already have aQUACEL, be sure that 
they just lay it in the world and not pack the wound. It should be very fluffy 
and not tightly packed. Over packing wounds delays healing and often causes 
more damage. Cover the wound and try to stay off it as much as possible.


True Dakin's solution is 7 parts water to one part bleach with a pinch of 
baking soda. This is often too strong to be used at home. Medicaid won't cover 
it because it is easy to make.
Best Wishes, 
John s. 





-Original Message-
From: alcibiates2 
To: diannal767 ; thequaddude ; 
quad-list 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 2:09 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound


Here's what I know about treating small wounds. Start by treating with Dakin's 
solution, you can make it yourself. It consists of 21 parts sterile water one 
part Clorox bleach and a pinch of baking soda. This is much cheaper than buying 
it and it is the actual solution. Since you already have aQUACEL, be sure that 
they just lay it in the world and not pack the wound. It should be very fluffy 
and not tightly packed. Over packing wounds delays healing and often causes 
more damage. Cover the wound and try to stay off it as much as possible.


True Dakin's solution is 7 parts water to one part bleach with a pinch of 
baking soda. This is often too strong to be used at home. Medicaid won't cover 
it because it is easy to make.
Best Wishes, 
John s. 


 Original message 
From: diannal...@aol.com 
Date: 01/08/2016  1:45 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: thequadd...@gmail.com, quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound 

forgot to mention, they were using dankins solution to pack my wound and 
anacept. both fought infection and smelled like bleach. the anacept was used 
because my body couldn't tolerate the dankns very expensive and not covered by 
medicaid.
dianna



-Original Message-
From: Quad Dude 
To: diannal767 
Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 12:11 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



My wound is only stage 2 at worst. I think wound VACs are used on wounds that 
are at least stage 3 or worse. Even though my wound is only stage 2, it just 
won't completely heal. I have discussed the possibility of surgery, i.e. skin 
flap, to repair the affected area, but he thinks any risk of the surgery not 
healing properly outweighs just living with the problem I have now.


It gets so old staying out of my chair for extended days at a time, but staying 
in it long-term definitely makes matters worse.


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 11:55 AM,   wrote:

try a wound vac yet?




-Original Message-
From: Quad Dude 
To: Gmail 
Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 10:08 am
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



Bobbie,


My wound Dr. has been treating my wound with Aquacel AG for more than a year 
now. I wish I could say it was the magic bullet that worked for me, but I can't 
and it appears my wound is not nearly as deep as yours. In fact, he just 
recently switched me to a different type of bandage called Endoform dermal 
template which is supposed to help build a framework for new skin to heal the 
wound. So far, it hasn't done much better. Keep in mind that this is in spite 
of spending lots of time out of my chair and doing frequent pressure relief 
when I am in the chair. It's very frustrating…


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:19 PM, Gmail  wrote:

I got a new wound, over night.
Bamb! Just like that.
It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.

My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG
Has anybody ever used this stuff?

It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut as 
much as you need.

I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.

I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want 4" 
or more.
Anybody know of a good one?

Help! I need you guys on this one.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

[Quad Dude]

Bobbie,

My wound Dr. has been treating my wound with Aquacel AG for more than a
year now. I wish I could say it was the magic bullet that worked for me,
but I can't and it appears my wound is not nearly as deep as yours. In
fact, he just recently switched me to a different type of bandage called
Endoform dermal template which is supposed to help build a framework for
new skin to heal the wound. So far, it hasn't done much better. Keep in
mind that this is in spite of spending lots of time out of my chair and
doing frequent pressure relief when I am in the chair. It's very
frustrating…

Steve - C4, 27 years

On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:19 PM, Gmail  wrote:

> I got a new wound, over night.
> Bamb! Just like that.
> It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.
>
> My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG
> Has anybody ever used this stuff?
>
> It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut
> as much as you need.
>
> I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.
>
> I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want
> 4" or more.
> Anybody know of a good one?
>
> Help! I need you guys on this one.
> Bobbie
>
> Smile Everyday
>

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

[Fragile]

Very sorry to hear that Bobbie.  I have an Invacare alternating
pressure/low air loss mattress.  It works very well as far as pressure
relief, but the pump is kind of loud.  So, I disable the alternating
pressure part and just use Low air loss.  Prior to this one I had one
called the Genesis Deluxe 8-inch Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss
Mattress System, it was quieter, but only lasted about 2 years.

On 1/7/16, Gmail  wrote:
> I got a new wound, over night.
> Bamb! Just like that.
> It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.
>
> My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG
> Has anybody ever used this stuff?
>
> It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut as
> much as you need.
>
> I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.
>
> I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want
> 4" or more.
> Anybody know of a good one?
>
> Help! I need you guys on this one.
> Bobbie
>
> Smile Everyday
>

Re: [QUAD-L] Bad spasms need help!

[Quad Dude]

Danny,

A friend of mine had such severe ongoing spasms earlier last year that in a
period of 3 months he lost over 35 pounds and he was not a big guy to begin
with. His body was spasming so much he could not consume enough calories to
keep weight on plus he could rarely sleep, even with strong spasm and pain
medication and he tried numerous combinations. He ended up getting a
baclofen pump and the spasms were immediately controlled.

As wheelchair shared, the pump delivers a fraction of the dosage of
baclofen that you would take orally, but it goes directly into your spine
for maximum effect. My friend said it was absolutely life-changing and he
wished he had pursued it long before he was able to get it. He only spent a
couple of days in the hospital post surgery to install the pump and he has
had no problems since then. I think the pump has to be refilled with
medication every 6 to 12 months but I'm not sure on this.

Hope this helps…

Steve - C4, 27 years

On Sun, Jan 3, 2016 at 4:54 PM, Danny Espinoza 
wrote:

> My doctor was going to research other meds and look into the best thing
> for me and get back to me. Are pumps hard to deal with? I dont know anyone
> with one or much about them.
> -Danny
>
>  Original Message 
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bad spasms need help!
> From: 
> Date: Sun, January 03, 2016 1:12 pm
> To: , 
>
> Are you a candidate for a internal pump and lower dosages of Baclofen?
> Best Wishes
>
> In a message dated 1/3/2016 10:58:32 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> da...@immortaldesigns.co writes:
>
> My spasms have gotten so intense that I have a very difficult time
> breathing or just simply am unable to breathe. I'm on the max dose of
> Baclofen my doctor wants to prescribe and I also take Tiazadine. It makes
> every spasm very scary because I struggle to take a breath. ;(
> -Danny
>
>

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

[diannal767]

try a wound vac yet?



-Original Message-
From: Quad Dude 
To: Gmail 
Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 10:08 am
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound



Bobbie,


My wound Dr. has been treating my wound with Aquacel AG for more than a year 
now. I wish I could say it was the magic bullet that worked for me, but I can't 
and it appears my wound is not nearly as deep as yours. In fact, he just 
recently switched me to a different type of bandage called Endoform dermal 
template which is supposed to help build a framework for new skin to heal the 
wound. So far, it hasn't done much better. Keep in mind that this is in spite 
of spending lots of time out of my chair and doing frequent pressure relief 
when I am in the chair. It's very frustrating…


Steve - C4, 27 years



On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:19 PM, Gmail  wrote:

I got a new wound, over night.
Bamb! Just like that.
It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.

My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG
Has anybody ever used this stuff?

It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut as 
much as you need.

I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.

I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I want 4" 
or more.
Anybody know of a good one?

Help! I need you guys on this one.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

[QUAD-L] Para Race Driver

[greg]

http://www.michaeljohnsonracing.com/

This is a para who races cars. Very cool.
I bet it's hard to do with hand controls and g-forces.
I bet the hand controls are paddles on the wheel. Only way I can see doing it.
Cool for him.

Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

[Quad Dude]

My wound is only stage 2 at worst. I think wound VACs are used on wounds
that are at least stage 3 or worse. Even though my wound is only stage 2,
it just won't completely heal. I have discussed the possibility of surgery,
i.e. skin flap, to repair the affected area, but he thinks any risk of the
surgery not healing properly outweighs just living with the problem I have
now.

It gets so old staying out of my chair for extended days at a time, but
staying in it long-term definitely makes matters worse.

Steve - C4, 27 years

On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 11:55 AM,  wrote:

> try a wound vac yet?
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Quad Dude 
> To: Gmail 
> Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com 
> Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 10:08 am
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound
>
> Bobbie,
>
> My wound Dr. has been treating my wound with Aquacel AG for more than a
> year now. I wish I could say it was the magic bullet that worked for me,
> but I can't and it appears my wound is not nearly as deep as yours. In
> fact, he just recently switched me to a different type of bandage called
> Endoform dermal template which is supposed to help build a framework for
> new skin to heal the wound. So far, it hasn't done much better. Keep in
> mind that this is in spite of spending lots of time out of my chair and
> doing frequent pressure relief when I am in the chair. It's very
> frustrating…
>
> Steve - C4, 27 years
>
> On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:19 PM, Gmail  wrote:
>
>> I got a new wound, over night.
>> Bamb! Just like that.
>> It's the size of a nickel and the depth in a female thumb deep.
>>
>> My wound Doc is packing it with Aquacel AG
>> Has anybody ever used this stuff?
>>
>> It has silver in it. It's about 1/4" wide and comes in a roll and you cut
>> as much as you need.
>>
>> I found spray normal saline to clean the wound.
>>
>> I'm going to get a alternating pressure mattress topper for my bed. I
>> want 4" or more.
>> Anybody know of a good one?
>>
>> Help! I need you guys on this one.
>> Bobbie
>>
>> Smile Everyday
>>
>
>