This special podcast is part of the brand-new Wound Talk Wednesday series. In this episode, Evan Call, MS, CSM (NRM), explores the evolving science behind prophylactic dressings for pressure injury prevention. Evan shares how factors such as moisture, friction, shear, heat, and dressing design influence skin integrity and prevention outcomes. He discusses the latest biomechanical research, what clinicians should consider when evaluating preventative dressings, and how future innovations may lead to more personalized approaches to pressure injury prevention.
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Resources:
Pressure Distribution Properties in Wound Dressings Using Heel and Sacrum Indenters Under Clinically Relevant Loads – Advances in Skin & Wound Care May 2025
Evaluation of Shear Force Redistribution and Microclimate in Foam Dressings Indicated for Pressure Injury Prevention – Advances in Skin & Wound Care May 2025
Moisture-Responsive Thermal Conductivity Properties of Hydrofiber Versus Polyurethane Foam: Implications for Pressure Injury Prevention
Moisture-Responsive Friction Adaptability: Rethinking the Conventional Skin Silicone Interfaces in Pressure Injury Prevention Dressing Designs
ConvaFoam® Redefining Foam Redefining Superior Performance
ConvaFoam® Clinical Studies
About the Speaker:
Evan Call MS, CSM (NRM), is a Research/Testing Scientist and 30-year Faculty Member at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. He has performed research and published in Hospital support surfaces, wheelchair cushions, patient transfer devices, pharmaceutical, cardiology, sterile and pressure injury (ulcer) areas. Evan holds 21 Patents, has authored 56 peer reviewed journal articles. He enjoys working with students in research and as an educator. Evan has worked as Director of a Test Laboratory that provides medical device testing to support surface, wheelchair cushion, pharmaceutical, vascular access, incontinence, and tissue interface industries. EC Service Test Laboratory is certified under ISO 17025:2017 as a Test and Calibration Laboratory, scope includes wheelchair cushion testing. Evan has worked in International Standard development for Wheelchair Cushions, Support Surfaces, Dressings for Prevention, and performs Wound Dressing tests at the National and International level. He previously served three terms as a member of the Board of Directors of NPIAP and two terms as a Board Member of the IWII. Evan served as the Co-Chair of the NPIAP S3I for 9 years. Evan has just retired from Weber State University, and his hobbies include furniture making, gardening, and fishing with his grandchildren.
Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
