Wound Care Today

Biofilm

Biofilm is thought to be present in all chronic wounds. Understanding what biofilm is and how to manage it is…

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Chronic oedema

Chronic oedema, swelling that has been present for 3 months or longer, has multiple causes and can have a negative…

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Debridement

Debridement is a key component of wound bed preparation for acute and chronic wounds because it helps to improve conditions…

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Debrisoft family module

Explore all the main features and benefits and find out how to use Debrisoft® Lolly and Debrisoft® Pads. 

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Diabetic foot ulceration

It is estimated that one in four people with diabetes will have a diabetic foot ulcer during their lives, as…

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Flaminal®

Flaminal® is an enzyme alginogel® for the treatment of slightly, moderately and highly exuding wounds, and wounds at risk of…

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease occurring in often otherwise healthy adolescents and adults.

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Identifying and managing wound pain

Pain associated with chronic wounds can affect quality of life and have a major impact on physical, emotional and cognitive…

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KytoCel®

KytoCel® harnesses the natural properties of chitosan to uniquely manage moderately to heavily exuding wounds

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Leg ulceration

A venous leg ulcer is an open lesion below the knee that occurs in the presence of venous…

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Moisture associated skin damage (MASD)

Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) is an umbrella term for four types of MASD, namely; incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), intertriginous dermatitis (ID),…

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Moisture associated skin damage (MASD) - English

Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) is an umbrella term for four types of MASD, namely; incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), intertriginous dermatitis (ID),…

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Negative pressure wound therapy

The use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy has the potential to heal complex wounds, manage wound symptoms and improve patient…

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Oxygen therapy

Oxygen and an adequate blood supply are critical for effective wound healing. For the healing of damaged tissue, there is…

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Patient experience

Living with a wound is not just about having an injury which requires treatment, it can also cause life-changing events.…

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Pressure area care

Education for pressure ulcer assessment and prevention is essential to ensure that patients receive safe, effective, harm-free care. Aligning an…

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Products in practice: Suprasorb®

Suprasorb® Liquacel Pro is a soft, absorbent primary wound dressing used to manage exudate. When it comes into contact with…

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ReadyWrap module

Explore all the main features and benefits and find out how to use ReadyWrap®.

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Skin tears

Skin tears are acute/traumatic wounds which commonly occur in those with fragile skin. While not always avoidable, they are considered…

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Sorbsan®

Sorbsan® is a sterile, non-woven, natural calcium alginate wound dressing derived from seaweed. It is high in mannuronic acid and…

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Vascular assessment

Vascular assessment, commonly using ABPI, is critical to determine if peripheral arterial disease is present before treatment with compression therapy.…

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Wound bed preparation

Wound bed preparation guides the preparation the bed of wounds healing by secondary intention, for healing or further treatment. TIMES…

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Wound exudate

Exudate is produced as a normal part of wound healing. However, in excess volume or with chronicity, it can become…

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Wound infection

Wound infection can pose a significant challenge to healthcare professionals, as it can delay healing and increase pain, exudate volume…

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