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Wounds UK Exhibition Stand   3M announce new 2 layer compression bandage system bandage	This year has been an eventful one, both in wound care and health care in general. Morale in the NHS is at a new low, reforms continue apace and deficits have created the need for huge cuts in services. Today in London hundreds of NHS employees will lobby the government in order to try and bring about some recognition of the problems we face. For many in the NHS there is a lack of motivation, and yet the vast majority are working harder than ever to ensure that patients receive quality care. Fifteen years ago, as a young staff nurse in a busy vascular ward, in a hospital with no tissue viability service, I attended my first Harrogate conference. I was overwhelmed in many ways by the work being done in the field of wound care, and returned to my ward energised by the enthusiasm of others. Experts from all over were keen to assist and advise on how best to create a tissue viability department. Within a year we had set up a tissue viability service which had proven success through a visible reduction in the numbers of pressure ulcers and improvements in quality of care for huge numbers of patients. The Wounds UK conference in Harrogate has evolved and this year has a hugely innovative and exciting programme which tackles all of the current and upcoming issues in wound care. Over the years I have found this conference has remained invigorating and extremely motivational. There is a huge array of expert speakers from around the world, with America and Australia and Europe well represented. Of particular interest in this years programme are the speed sessions. These sessions involve a five minute question and answer session with a range of UK experts. These sessions are private and are designed to allow delegates in clinical practice to get access to the leaders in the field of wound care. The conference setting can be an intimidating place for delegates to ask questions and these sessions are designed to give everyone their chance to 'ask the expert'. If you have a question which you would like to pose to one of the expert panel then you may request a time slot on the Wounds UK website or on arrival at the conference you can list your name and query on the form at the registration desk. The experts available include: Professor Keith Harding, Wound Healing Research Unit, Cardiff University, Cardiff Dr Rose Cooper, Microbiologist, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff Dr Michael Clark, Research Fellow, Wound Healing Research Unit, Cardiff University, Cardiff Andrew Kingsley CNS Tissue Viability, Devon Madeleine Flanagan, Principal Lecturer, University of Hertfordshire Vanessa Jones, Senior Lecturer, Department of Wound Healing, Cardiff University Professor David Leaper, Wound Healing Research Unit, Cardiff University, Cardiff Nicola Rusling, Managing Editor of Wound Essentials and Wounds UK Journal Caroline McIntosh, Senior Lecturer, Division of Podiatry, Huddersfield In addition to the Speed sessions, there are a number of sponsored symposia at the conference this year. 3M will be sponsoring the opening session which examines the role of compression therapy in the management of leg ulceration, including a review of quality of life issues. A specialist session on Lymphoedema will also take place on the first day of the conference, Activa Healthcare will be sponsoring this event and Christine Moffat will be presenting. Medihoney are sponsoring a honey symposium on the first evening of the conference, which aims to address some of the key questions which clinicians have posed and dispel the myths surrounding this innovative technology. Convatec will support the wound infection session, whilst Molnlycke will sponsor the wound pain symposium. Ark therapeutics, makers of the Kerraboot will host a session which will examine the role of chronic wound fluid and how Kerraboot can help to manage chronic wounds. Smith and Nephew will be examining Joined up thinking in Wound Care a closer look at role development and multi professional working in wound care. The final symposium on day 3 hosted by KCI will aim to address future challenges for those involved in wound care and tissue viability. Throughout the conference there will be a number of specialist sessions. Each will be hosted by a world expert and will include time for questions. Sessions scheduled include: Heel Pressure Ulcers Wound Biology Dermatology Surgical wounds The diabetic foot Wound Microbiology Management of complex wounds Burns and Plastic Surgery In addition, there will be free paper sessions and oral poster presentations, for times and venues please check the Wounds UK website. Special guest Roger Black, former Olympic athlete, will address the conference in the final session to discuss his experience as a top athlete and his life since his athletics career ended. To view more information about the Harrogate Conference go to: www.wounds-uk.com/harrogate.shtml John Timmons Editor Email: John.Timmons@gcal.ac.uk	KCI Survey Free £25 KCI Medical UK Study Day Voucher Wounds UK Books "Trauma and Pain" Book Offer References Latest journal references

Wounds UK Exhibition Stand The Wounds UK stand at this years' conference will have the usual array of books and publications, with all books at discount prices for delegates. In addition Wounds UK will be highlighting new developments in the Applied Wound Management System. The Applied Wound Management Decision Making Support System, a software package which allows nurses to record and audit patient data and wound care treatment will also be demonstrated on the stand. Another important development on show will be the Wounds UK E Clinic System. Currently on trial in the Grampian region this system allows practitioners to access diagnostic advice from experts on the Wounds UK panel. Images and information can be sent via a secure system and feedback obtained from the relevant specialist.   Keep reading for: 3M announce new 2 layer compression bandage system bandage KCI Survey References Download this newsletter in PDF format Bandage Agreement reached in Greater Manchester Area Spend in the NHS has increased year on year on items such as dressings and bandages and there has been much effort expended to ensure the development of cost-effective strategies without compromising on quality to ensure optimal patient care. The Greater Manchester Collaborative Procurement Hub (GMCPH) is a pathfinder hub set up to undertake the procurement of nonpay expenditure on behalf of the constituent stakeholders, including Primary Care Trusts (PCT) and Acute Hospital Trusts. Click here to view more information   Keep reading for: 3M announce new 2 layer compression bandage system bandage KCI Survey References Download this newsletter in PDF format 3M announce new 2 layer compression bandage system bandage Click a link below to view information regarding the Coban 2 Layer Compression System: Patient information Leaflet Application & Removal Poster   Keep reading for: KCI Survey References Download this newsletter in PDF format KCI Survey Free £25 KCI Medical UK Study Day Voucher To Receive your study day voucher, please complete our online newsletter survey which will take approximately 5 minutes. Click here to complete the survey Keep reading for: Wounds UK Books References Download this newsletter in PDF format Wounds UK Books Trauma and Pain in Wound Care Edited by Richard White and Keith Harding. In recent years there has been an increasing awareness of the need to consider patients' experience of trauma and pain during wound care. This has led to international initiatives in Europe and the USA, including Best Practice Statements. The next stage is to change clinical practice, making clinicians not only aware of the need to address this aspect of patient care, but also to demonstrate how to do so and with what outcomes. This book has been compiled with this in mind. The chapters address the current evidence base for the theory and practice behind wound pain, its assessment and management. These issues are not only of great clinical importance, but also have an impact on patient quality of life, concordance, and cost-effectiveness, as trauma and pain have been shown to prolong healing times. This text on trauma and pain in wound care offers a comprehensive approach to managing trauma and pain This special Wounds UK book offer is on sale at £15.00 (Usual price £24.99) To purchase this or any other Wounds UK book, go to www.wounds-uk.com   Keep reading for: References Download this newsletter in PDF format References Briggs, M.; Closs, S. J (2006) Patients' perceptions of the impact of treatments and products on their experience of leg ulcer pain. JOURNAL OF WOUND CARE VOL 15; NUMB 8 pp. 333-338 Denton, J. S.; Segovia, A.; Filkins, J. A. (2006) Practical Pathology of Gunshot Wounds ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE VOL 130; NUMB 9 pp. 1283-1289 Gordon, L.; Edwards, H.; Courtney, M (2006) A cost-effectiveness analysis of two community models of care for patients with venous leg ulcers JOURNAL OF WOUND CARE VOL 15; NUMB 8 pp. 348-354 Haddow, D. B.; MacNeil, S.; Short, R. D (2006) A Cell Therapy for Chronic Wounds Based Upon a Plasma Polymer Delivery Surface PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS VOL 3; NUMBER 6-7 pp. 419-430 Hoyle-Vaughan, G (2006) Treating leg ulcers EMERGENCY NURSE -HARROW THEN CARDIFF- VOL 14; NUMB 5 pp. 24-27 Lee, G.; Anand, S. C.; Rajendran, S.; Walker, I. (2006) Overview of current practice and future trends in evaluation of dressings for malodorous wounds JOURNAL OF WOUND CARE VOL 15; NUMB 8 pp. 344-347 Li, Y.-j.; Cao, D.-y.; Chen, S.-z (2006) Effect of vacuum-assisted closure on the expression of urokinase-type plaminogen activator and urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor in acute and chronic wounds healing CHINESE JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY VOL 22; NUMB 4 pp. 306-308 Mittler, N.; Grabbe, S.; Dissemond, J (2006). Application of Cling film a New Dressing for Vacuum Assisted Closure in Chronic Wounds with Irritated Surrounded Skin ZEITSCHRIFT FUR WUNDHEILUNG JAHR 11; NUMB 4 pp. 178-181 Mosti, G.; Mattaliano, V (2006) The Debridement of Chronic Leg Ulcers by Means of a New, Fluid jet-Based Device WOUNDS VOL 18; NUMB 8 pp. 227-237 Renton, S.; Robertson, I.; Speirs, M (2006) Alternative management of complex wounds and fistulae BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING -LONDON- MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING LIMITED- VOL 15; NUMB 16 pp. 851-853 Salim, A.; Sangthong, B.; Martin, M.; Brown, C.; Plurad, D.; Inaba, K.; Rhee, P.; Demetriades, D (2006) Use of Computed Tomography in Anterior Abdominal Stab Wounds: Results of a Prospective Study ARCHIVES OF SURGERY -NEW YORK- VOL 141; NUMB 8 pp. 745-754 Smart, D. R.; Bennett, M. H.; Mitchell, S. J. (2006) Transcutaneous oximetry, problem wounds and hyperbaric oxygen therapy DIVING AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE- SOUTH PACIFIC UNDERWATER MEDICINE SOCIETY VOL 36; NUMB 2 pp.72-86 Soldevilla, J.; Torra, J.-E.; Verdu, J.; Rueda, J.; Martinez, F.; Roche, E. Epidemiology of Chronic Wounds in Spain: Results of the First National Studies on Pressure and Leg Ulcer Prevalence WOUNDS VOL 18; NUMB 8 pp. 213-226 Take it off: Uncovering wounds early might be best (2006) HARVARD HEALTH LETTER VOL 31; NUMB 12 pp. 7 Tognazzo, S.; Gemmati, D.; Palazzo, A.; Catozzi, L.; Carandina, S.; Legnaro, A.; Tacconi, G.; Scapoli, G. L.; Zamboni, P (2006) Prognostic role of factor XIII gene variants in nonhealing venous leg ulcers JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY VOL 44; NUMBER 4 pp. 815-819 Zhang, Z.; Li, X.-J.; Liu, Y.; Zhang, X.; Li, Y.-Y.; Xu, W.-S. (2006) Recombinant Human Decorin Inhibits Cell Proliferation and Downregulates TGF-beta1 Production in Keloid Fibroblasts. 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