This special podcast is part of the brand-new Wound Talk Wednesday series. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Amaya, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, to explore the unique challenges of caring for medically fragile preemies and neonates in the NICU. Dr. Amaya shares real-world insights and research on the extreme vulnerability of premature skin, explaining why traditional cleansers can be cytotoxic and unsafe for these tiny patients. Learn about his groundbreaking safety study on pure hypochlorous acid involving over 700 applications in infants as young as 21 weeks gestation, how he incorporates Vashe® Solution and Vashe® Gel into complex wound protocols, and how specialized pediatric wound care ensures long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes.
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About the Speaker:
Dr. Rene Amaya earned his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed his residency in pediatrics at Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix. He completed his fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Board-certified in pediatric infectious diseases by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Amaya expanded his scope of practice in 2013 to include pediatric wound care. He currently provides hospital-based consultations in both pediatric infectious diseases and pediatric wound care across five hospitals in the Houston area. He currently serves as Director of Infectious Disease and Wound Care for the Pediatrix Medical Group, Gulf Coast Division.
Dr. Amaya is a Board Member of the International Society for Pediatric Wound Care. Much of his research focuses on neonatal wounds. He has authored numerous scientific abstracts, peer-reviewed journal articles, and textbook chapters, including contributions to both editions of Neonatal and Pediatric Wound Care textbooks. He is a frequent speaker at national and international wound care conferences and seminars. Outside of medicine, Dr. Amaya maintains a balanced lifestyle through yoga, Pilates, and swimming. He is also a certified yoga instructor.
Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.