This special podcast is part of the brand-new Wound Talk Wednesday series. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Mikel Gray and Dr. Johnathan Cayce to discuss light-switchable adhesives and their potential to reduce the risk of medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) by enabling gentle adhesive removal. They examine the historic dilemma in wound care between high adhesion strength and gentle removal, explaining why traditional acrylic and silicone adhesives can cause skin trauma or fail in moist, high-demand environments. They explore Lumitech™ light-switchable polyurethane adhesive technology, which incorporates a photo initiator into the polymer matrix that releases upon exposure to near-UV light. Discover how this switchable adhesive eliminates painful removal and epidermal stripping, minimizes skin irritation, saves critical nursing time, and expands clinical possibilities across disposable negative pressure wound therapy, radiation and oncology care, pediatric patients, and vascular line securement.
Wound Talk Wednesday is a series proudly supported by leading innovators in wound care. The series delivers cutting-edge insights directly from the industry’s forefront on the latest products, services, and best practices that are shaping the future of WOC care.
This podcast is supported by DeRoyal®. The WOCN® Society does not endorse or support products or services.
Resources:
Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury at 10 Years: An Updated Consensus – JWOCN® Sep/Oct 2024
About the Speakers:
Dr. Mikel Gray, PhD, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCCN-AP, WOCNF, FAANP, FAAN, is a Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Virginia. He is a Nurse Practitioner with over 45 years of experience in the area of neurological urology and lower urinary tract dysfunction. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN), a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, the Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and a founding fellow of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Society’s Fellowship cohort.
Dr. Jonathan Cayce, PhD, MS, is a biomedical engineer and Clinical Research Scientist at DeRoyal Industries. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2013 and has built his career around translating research and medical technology from bench to bedside. At DeRoyal, Dr. Cayce works closely with clinicians to evaluate medical technologies, conduct clinical research, and generate evidence that supports medical device innovation and patient care. His research interests include advanced adhesive technologies and their application in wound care.
Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.