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Hidden costs of medical tape-induced skin injuries
Silicone tapes and other advanced medical adhesives have a higherinitial purchase price than conventional tapes. However, these “gentle” silicone tapes have the advantage of preserving skin integrity, and thus avoiding financial costs associated with...
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Update your wound care and lymphoedema skills
Wounds UK are pleaed to announce that registration for the 7th Annual Wound Essentials Skills Update event and the 5th Annual Journal of Lymphoedema Conference is now open online.
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Effective debridement in a changing NHS: A UK consensus
This document aims to provide nurses and other healthcare professionals, who care for patients with wounds in both community and acute care settings, with the information and practical tools required to facilitate optimum wound healing through appropriate...
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Regional advanced wound care roadshows announced
Wounds UK are pleased to announce the launch of our 2013 series of roadshows. Through consultation with our advisory board, we have again developed a series of half-day events aimed at updating and reinforcing some of the most contemporary topics for wound...
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The use of skin barrier films in patients with moisture lesions: clinical evaluation of LBF No Sting Barrier Film
A clinical guide to tissue damage associated with excessive moisture and evaluation of the use of LBF No Sting Barrier Film using a case-study approach.
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Xtrasorb® dressings Made Easy
Moist wound healing is a growing specialty with the potential to address multiple factors that affect a wound’s ability to heal. It involves maintaining a balanced wound environment that is not too moist or too dry. Dressings that can help to optimally manage...
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Flivasorb & Flivasorb Adhesive
Chronic wounds present many challenges to the nurse and patient. In wounds that are producing large amounts of fluid, devising strategies to minimise the impact on the patient’s physical and psychosocial wellbeing can be particularly demanding. Flivasorb®...
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Meeting CQUIN targets: effective dressing selection
Performance targets relating to CQUINS have a direct impact on services and outcomes. This ‘how to guide’ looks at the role of effective exudate management in the attainment of targets set for pressure ulcer management. Appropriate wound dressings need...
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