Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (32)
Since Jun 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

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Pressure injuries can be devastating – but they can also be preventable. On The Pressure Effect, host Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by medical experts to discuss the various and often complex situations that arise when patients suffer pressure injuries – and how these events can be avoided in the first place. Through several different focused series, these episodes will provide a deep dive into different aspects of pressure injury prevention, covering a broad range of issues, and providing insight along the way. If you’re passionate about patient outcomes and feel driven to reduce pressure injury incidence, then this is a resource that you’ll find helpful and enlightening. Brought to you by Smith+Nephew.

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S7E4 Health System Standardization of Prophylactic Dressings

May 26, 2026 27m

In this episode of The Pressure Effect, Dr. Lee Ruotsi talks with Scott Filgo about how health systems can standardize prophylactic dressings. Scott shares his experience leading wound care programs…

S7E3 How do I create a pressure injury bundle?

May 19, 2026 28m

In this episode, host Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by Stephanie Constable, BSN, RN, CWOCN, a wound care specialist and chair of the Pressure Injury Prevention Committee at United Hospital Center. …

S7E2 The Clinical Impact of Prophylactic Dressings in Pressure Injury Prevention

May 12, 2026 20m

Prophylactic dressings are becoming an important part of pressure injury prevention strategies in clinical care. In this episode of The Pressure Effect from Smith+Nephew, host Dr. Lee Ruotsi is…

S7E1 The Science of Prophylactic Dressing Design

May 05, 2026 43m

In this episode, Dr. Lee Ruotsi speaks with Dr. Amit Gefen, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Tel Aviv University and a leading expert in tissue mechanobiology, about how prophylactic dressings…

S6E4 Device-related Pressure Injuries In The Critically Ill Patient

Dec 15, 2025 12m

Pressure injuries caused by medical devices are more common than many realize, especially in the ICU. In this episode, Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by Dr. Kelly McFee, DNP, a seasoned wound care expert…

S6E3 Prevention of Pressure Injuries in the Pediatric Patient

Dec 08, 2025 13m

Preventing pressure injuries in children isn’t just about scaling down adult care plans. In this episode, Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by Meredith Sharp, a certified wound ostomy nurse with years of…

S6E2 Pressure Injury Prevention in Rural and Underserved Populations

Dec 01, 2025 15m

Pressure injury prevention in rural and underserved populations presents distinct challenges, including limited access to care, provider shortages, and gaps in insurance coverage.In this episode, Dr.…

S6E1 Pressure Injury Prevention in LTC Facilities

Nov 24, 2025 22m

Pressure injuries are a major concern across all care settings but in long-term care (LTC) facilities, prevention can get especially complicated. Limited staff, evolving patient acuity, and…

S5E4 The Heel Pressure Injury

Jul 01, 2025 19m

This episode is part of Season 5 of The Pressure Effect, focused on pressure injury closure using cellular tissue-based products. Host Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by Dr. Allen Raphael, a podiatry…

S5E3 The Dorsal Foot Pressure Injury

Jun 17, 2025 17m

The challenges of wound care don’t look the same in every setting. Clinicians working in rural or resource-limited environments often have to think differently—especially when treating complex…

S5E2 The Sacral Pressure Injury

Jun 03, 2025 20m

Effective management of a complex pressure injury requires more than standard wound care. It involves timely clinical intervention, surgical decision-making, and the integration of advanced…

S5E1 The Dressing Related Pressure Injury

May 20, 2025 15m

Pressure injuries caused by improperly managed dressings can lead to severe complications, especially in high-risk patients. In this episode of The Pressure Effect, Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by Dr.…

S4E4 Pressure Injury Assessment and Treatment

Feb 18, 2025 24m

In this episode of The Pressure Effect, Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined by Dr. Bernadette Walters, a clinical nurse specialist and wound care expert, as they discuss strategies for assessing and treating…

S4E3 Managing Infections in Pressure Injuries

Jan 28, 2025 31m

Welcome to The Pressure Effect from Smith+Nephew, a podcast dedicated to advancing knowledge in wound care and pressure injury prevention. In this episode, host Dr. Lee Ruotsi welcomes Dot Weir, RN,…

S4E2 To Debride Or Not To Debride?

Jan 07, 2025 21m

Welcome to The Pressure Effect from Smith+Nephew, the podcast dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for wound care and pressure injury prevention. In this episode, host Dr. Lee Ruotsi is joined…

S4E1 Treating The Complex Pressure Injury: Negative Pressure Therapy

Dec 17, 2024 15m

Advanced Practice Nurse and Wound Care Specialist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Susan Hermida joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi on this episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by…

S3E5 Using Prophylactic Dressing To Reduce Pressure Injuries

Sep 18, 2024 35m

Wound Care Nurse Consultant, Sue Creehan, MSN, RN, CWON, joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi on this episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.  Together they dive into the complexities of…

S3E4 “It’s going to cost us HOW MUCH?”: Justifying your PIP Program to the CFO

Aug 28, 2024 17m

Tracey L. Yap, RN, PhD, professor in the Duke University School of Nursing, and a Senior Fellow in the Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi. …

S3E3 Using Change Management Principles In PIP Program Implementation

Aug 21, 2024 23m

Executive Advisor for Nursing at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, Robin Gasparini, DNP, joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi to discuss how to approach change management in healthcare with the best chance…

S3E2 PIP In The Operating Room: A Safety Net Hospital’s Quality Improvement Journey

Aug 14, 2024 18m

Skin Integrity Nurse Coordinator at Nassau Healthcare, Lilibeth Acero, RN, joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi to discuss Pressure Injury Prevention in the Operating Room.  Together, they explore a safety net…

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