Part 2 puts Applied Wound Management into context with respect to important advances such as the articulation of critical colonisation, and the management of exudate according to the six ‘Cs’ (cause, control, components, containment, correction and complications). Ultimately, a more accurate and systematic assessment will lead to better guidelines for treatment options such as dressing choice. 

​The articles provide an overview of Applied Wound Management, and elaborate on the three continuums. The final article also describes the various clinical tools and computer software available to facilitate the implementation of Applied Wound Management.