We are innovators. We are problem solvers. Plain and simple. Whenever we discover an obstacle or poorly conceived tool, we act.
One example is a new surgical instrument developed by our CEO, Shaun Carpenter, MD, CWSP. The Carpenter Curette makes extraordinary improvements to the standard curette. It will be marketed as the Adjustable Curette from one of the largest healthcare manufacturing companies in the United States.
Carpenter Curette
Improvements Include:
- a dual-edge adjustable blade
- a pinchable cap to manipulate the cutting end into a narrow shape to debride smaller portions of a wound
- a built-in ruler
- a depth probe that also acts as a packing tool
- finger grips
- an optional LED light
Foot Plate/Walking Heel
Dr. Carpenter, CEO of MedCentris, worked with an outside manufacturer and helped develop significant improvements to an offloading cast for patients who need to take pressure away from their wounds. This foot plate has “Lock-and-Walk Technology” and, in conjunction with the Total Contact Casting system, helps to transfer weight from the plantar surface to the calf, which makes it the “Gold Standard” for offloading diabetic foot ulcers on the heel, mid-foot, or plantar. Innovation and constant improvement are essential elements of our philosophy — Here to Heal™.
The Carpenter Cushion
Overcoming an obstacle is a key element to delivering care that works. In a clinic setting, we have to think on our feet (and sometimes off our feet). Dr. Carpenter recognized that after certain procedures, a patient’s leg needs offloading to help isolate the wound. So, he developed a simple cushion, which can be used to offload the leg when the patient is in bed and has a wound either on the lateral or posterior side/s of the leg. Oftentimes when people are asleep on their backs or even in a recliner, their legs will laterally rotate — meaning their toes turn out and pressure could be placed on their leg wound. This solution is custom cut for the patient by our staff from a soft medical grade foam wedge.
Published Works & Speaking Engagements
In addition to innovative wound healing products, our leaders are nationally recognized speakers and faculty members of the Symposium for Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), a forum that connects and educates physicians, nurses, physical therapists, researchers, scientists, podiatrists, dietitians, and others on the latest developments related to the industry.
Below is a list of recent topics and presentations:
Shaun Carpenter, MD, CWSP®, WMS™
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Published Works
- Wound Size Matters: Analysis of the New Restrictive Skin Substitute LCD Policy
Fall 2023 | Hammond, LA - The Effectiveness of Advance Practice Registered Nurse Wound Care Specialization in the Home Setting on Wound Resolution and Healthcare Utilization
Fall 2022 | Hammond, LA - Successful Treatment of Complex Wounds Using a New Alginate Dressing Containing PHMB
Spring 2022 | Hammond, LA - When a Wound Specialist Gets a Wound
Spring 2021 | Hammond, LA - Beyond COVID-19: How to Stay Essential
Spring 2020 | Hammond, LA - Real-World Effectiveness Study of PuraPly™ AM on Wounds
Fall 2017 | Hammond, LA - Choosing the Best Debridement Modality to “Battle” Necrotic Tissue: Pros & Cons
Summer 2017 | Hammond, LA - Successful Healing of Complex Wounds With Exposed Tendon Using a Porcine Collagen Matrix Containing PHMB
Spring 2017 | Hammond, LA - Expert Recommendations for Optimizing Outcomes in the Management of Biofilm to Promote Healing of Chronic Wounds
Summer 2016 | Hammond, LA - Successful Healing of Complex Wounds using a Porcine Collagen Matrix containing PHMB
Spring 2016 | Covington, LA - The Effect of Methyl Glyoxal (MGO) Concentration on the Antibacterial Activity of Three Different Medical Manuka Honeys Against MRSA
Fall 2015 | Hammond, LA - Porcine Collagen Matrix Containing Polyhexanide (PHMB): Antibacterial Activity Against MRSA
Fall 2015 | Covington, LA - Successful Healing of Complex Wounds using an Esterified Hyaluronic Acid Matrix
Fall 2015 | Hammond, LA - Successful Healing of Major Wounds Caused by Calciphylaxis Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Sodium Thiosulfate
Spring 2015 | Covington, La
Speaking Engagements
- Proactive Biofilm-Based Wound Care
Spring 2017 | San Diego, CA - Preconference Wound Assessment: Tools & Techniques
Fall 2016 | Las Vegas, NV
Todd Shaffett, DNP, FNP, CWS®, FACCWS, DAPWCA, WMS™
PRESIDENT
Published Works
- The Effectiveness of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Wound Care Specialization in the Home Setting on Wound Resolution and Healthcare Utilization
Fall 2022 | Hammond, LA - Choosing the Best Debridement Modality to “Battle” Necrotic Tissue: Pros & Cons
Summer 2017 | Las Vegas, NV - Successful Healing of Complex Wounds With Exposed Tendon Using a Porcine Collagen Matrix Containing PHMB
Spring 2017 | Hammond, LA - Successful Healing of Complex Wounds using a Porcine Collagen Matrix containing PHMB
Spring 2016 | Covington, LA - The Effect of Methyl Glyoxal (MGO) Concentration on the Antibacterial Activity of Three Different Medical Manuka Honeys Against MRSA
Fall 2015 | Hammond, LA - Porcine Collagen Matrix Containing Polyhexanide (PHMB): Antibacterial Activity Against MRSA
Fall 2015 | Covington, LA - Successful Healing of Complex Wounds using an Esterified Hyaluronic Acid Matrix
Fall 2015 | Hammond, LA
Speaking Engagements
- An Algorithmic Approach to Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: Home Healthcare and Beyond
Winter 2022 | Hammond, LA - A Stepwise Approach to Optimizing Wound Care: Leveraging the Use of NPWT and Dressings Industry-Supported Symposia
Fall 2022 | Las Vegas, NV - Lessons Learned: The Great Debate
Spring 2020 | San Diego, CA - Symposium on Advanced Wound Care
Fall 2017 | Las Vegas, NV - Comprehensive Wound Closure Using a Viable Intact Cryopreserved Human Placental Membrane
Fall 2016 | Las Vegas, NV
Amanda Estapa, ACNP-BC, CWS®, FACCWS, WMS™
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Published Works
- The Effectiveness of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Wound Care Specialization in the Home Setting on Wound Resolution and Healthcare Utilization
Fall 2022 | Hammond, LA - Successful Treatment of Complex Wounds Using a New Alginate Dressing Containing PHMB
Summer 2022 | Hammond, LA - Successful Treatment of Complex Wounds Using a New Alginate Dressing Containing PHMB
Spring 2022 | Hammond, LA - Successful Healing of Complex Wounds With Exposed Tendon Using a Porcine Collagen Matrix Containing PHMB
Spring 2017 | Hammond, LA - Successful Healing of Complex Wounds using a Porcine Collagen Matrix containing PHMB
Spring 2016 | Covington, LA - Porcine Collagen Matrix Containing Polyhexanide (PHMB): Antibacterial Activity Against MRSA
Fall 2015 | Covington, LA - Successful Healing of Major Wounds Caused by Calciphylaxis Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Sodium Thiosulfate
Spring 2015 | Covington, La - Wound V.A.C. - KCI Protocol Emergency General Surgery Vanderbilt University Medical Center 10/ 2004
Summer 2004 | Hammond, LA
Speaking Engagements
- Addressing the Variety and Complexity of Wounds through Innovation in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Fall 2022 | Hammond, LA - A Stepwise Approach to Optimizing Wound Care: Leveraging the Use of NPWT and Dressings Industry-Supported Symposia
Fall 2022 | Las Vegas, NV - Non-Surgical Debridement
Spring 2022 | Phoenix, AZ - Patient-Pathway to Wound Management: Examining the Use of Silicone-Acrylic Drape with NPWT
Spring 2022 | Hammond, LA - Continuing with Optimal Wound Care in U.S. Outpatient Settings During Uncertain Times
Spring 2020 | Hammond, LA
We also publish articles related to working in a Wound Medicine clinic,
innovative healing techniques, and tips on how to stay relevant.
Here are a few:
Grand Rounds
Each week we get together as a team and review our most complex patients that have not shown at least a 50% reduction in volume or area since the onset of their wounds, or in the last 30 days. And it’s more than just deciding whether to use an advanced modality on the patient. We go through rigorous reviews of their medical plans, including history of the wounds and prior treatments, lab tests and other diagnostics, digital images, nutritional status, edema control, pressure offloading, diabetes control, vascular status, address compliance, and more.
