(CS-008) The Use of Timolol and Alginate in a Variety of Chronic Wounds Unresponsive to Traditional Therapies

Tyler Fedak, LVN

Introduction: Chronic wounds that do not respond to the standard wound treatment therapies impact a patient's economic well-being and general quality of life and require clinicians to incorporate innovative and effective wound care strategies.

Methods: Topical Timolol and alginate applied on a daily basis, by the patient or caregiver, to a variety of chronic wounds. The patients were assessed weekly or biweekly and debridement's were performed as needed.

Results: Topical Timolol and alginate lead to reduction in wound size and eventual closure of recalcitrant wounds.

Discussion: Topical Timolol presents as a viable avenue used to heal wounds. Clinicians should be encouraged to try this modality in those wounds not responding to the traditional wound therapies.