Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Proofreading

Proofreading

Proofreading

Proofreading

Synthesis of new DNA molecules is carried out by the enzyme DNA polymerase, which adds nucleotides on the daughter strand complementary to the template DNA strand. DNA polymerase has a higher affinity to add the correct base and ensures fidelity during DNA replication. Furthermore, it exhibits proofreading activity during replication, using an exonuclease domain that cuts off incorrect nucleotides from the nascent DNA strand.
Errors During Replication are Corrected by the DNA Polymerase...

Guidelines for Writing Outcome

Guidelines for Writing Outcome

When developing expected outcomes for a patient care plan, the nurse should adhere to the following recommendations:
Patient outcomes reflect the patient's response to the goal rather than what the nurse aims to achieve. Terminology should be observable and measurable to avoid the reader's interpretation. The desired outcome should be realistic and achievable in the designated care timeframe. Expected outcomes should align with adjunctive therapies. The outcome should enhance care...

Lumber

Lumber

Lumber is derived from logs which are harvested, debarked, and processed into long pieces with a rectangular cross-section. The transformation of logs into lumber involves multiple steps, beginning with an automated saw that slices the log into slabs. These slabs are then transported via a conveyor belt to smaller saws, where they are cut into square-edged pieces of specific widths.
Initially, the surfaces of these lumber pieces are rough, and their dimensions may vary slightly from one end to...

LC Circuits

LC Circuits

An LC circuit consists of an inductor and a capacitor, either in series or parallel. Consider a charged capacitor connected with an inductor in series. Before the switch is closed, all the energy of the circuit is stored in the electric field of the capacitor. When the switch is closed, the capacitor begins to discharge, producing a current in the circuit. The current, in turn, creates a magnetic field in the inductor. Because of the induced emf in the inductor, the current cannot change...

Types of Reports III: Telephone and Verbal Reports

Types of Reports III: Telephone and Verbal Reports

Telephone and Verbal Reports in healthcare settings are two communication methods for conveying therapeutic instructions from healthcare providers to nurses or other healthcare staff.
Here's an overview of each type:
Telephone Orders

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Letters.

Journal of wound care·2016

Same author

Pressure area care and estimating the cost of pressure sores: Critique 3.

Journal of wound care·2016

Same author

Managing pressure sores: a master class.

Journal of wound care·2016

Same author

Letters.

Journal of wound care·2016

Same author

Letters.

Journal of wound care·2016

Same author

Letters.

Journal of wound care·2016

Same journal

Journal of wound care·2026

Same journal

Journal of wound care·2026

Same journal

Journal of wound care·2026

Same journal

Journal of wound care·2026

Same journal

Journal of wound care·2026

Same journal

Journal of wound care·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 10, 2026

A Tablet-Based Curriculum-Based Measurement Protocol for Kindergarten Writing

A Tablet-Based Curriculum-Based Measurement Protocol for Kindergarten Writing

Published on: February 7, 2025

Letters.

M R Bliss¹, Linda O'Flynn², Beth Sperring³

¹Consultant, Medicine for the Elderly, Homerton Hospital NHS Trust, London.

Journal of Wound Care

|December 13, 2016

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This study explores tea tree burn gels for pressure sore treatment. Findings suggest potential benefits for wound healing and infection prevention in pressure ulcers.

More Related Videos

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Published on: July 18, 2020

Digital Handwriting Analysis of Characters in Chinese Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Digital Handwriting Analysis of Characters in Chinese Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published on: March 11, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 10, 2026

A Tablet-Based Curriculum-Based Measurement Protocol for Kindergarten Writing

A Tablet-Based Curriculum-Based Measurement Protocol for Kindergarten Writing

Published on: February 7, 2025

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Published on: July 18, 2020

Digital Handwriting Analysis of Characters in Chinese Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Digital Handwriting Analysis of Characters in Chinese Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published on: March 11, 2021

Area of Science:

Dermatology and Wound Care
Natural Product Research

Background:

Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers, are a significant clinical challenge.
Existing treatments for pressure ulcers have limitations, necessitating novel therapeutic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of tea tree burn gels in managing pressure sores.
To investigate the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of tea tree oil in the context of wound healing.

Main Methods:

A protocol involving the application of tea tree burn gels to pressure sores was implemented.
Wound healing progression, infection markers, and patient outcomes were monitored.

Main Results:

Preliminary results indicate a reduction in wound size and improved healing rates in patients treated with tea tree burn gels.
Tea tree oil demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against common wound pathogens.

Conclusions:

Tea tree burn gels show promise as an adjunctive therapy for pressure sore management.
Further clinical trials are warranted to confirm the efficacy and safety of this natural product-based intervention.