Hybrid support surfaces Made Easy
The number of people at risk from pressure ulcers is increasing due to an ageing population and a rising prevalence of long-term conditions globally. Since most pressure ulcers are preventable, greater demands are being placed on practitioners to implement strategies for prevention. The variety of support surfaces available for pressure ulcer care, however, often makes […]
Use of a cellulose PHMB dressing in clinical practice
Infection is the single most important contributory factor in delayed wound healing. All wounds contain micro-organisms (mainly bacteria), but not all wounds will become infected. The potential for bacteria to delay healing is influenced by the ability of the patient’s immune system to combat the bacteria as well as the number and type of bacteria […]
Incontinence-associated dermatitis: moving prevention forward
Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) represents a significant health challenge worldwide and is a well-recognised risk factor for pressure ulcer development. Recent consensus work has identified gaps in our current understanding and practice. The ability of clinicians to deliver evidence-based practice is hampered by lack of standardised definitions and terminology, high-quality studies, and international or national guidelines. […]
Case series evaluation: ADAPTIC TOUCH® in partial-thickness skin graft donor-site wounds
In 2013, Andreas Bruhin pioneered a novel approach to managing these particular concerns using ADAPTIC TOUCH in two patients. In these original DSW case studies, ADAPTIC TOUCH was chosen for its non-adherent properties, to encourage epithelialisation without the need to disturb the wound bed. In this new document – International case series: ADAPTIC TOUCH® in […]
Wound Infection Made Easy
It is important that clinicians understand how infection develops, how signs and symptoms manifest in various aetiologies, and how and when to initiate use of topical antimicrobials and systemic antibiotics in wounds clinically diagnosed as infected. This made easy reviews current practice and provides practical advice on how to prevent and manage infection in wounds […]
Best practice guidelines: Effective skin and wound management in non-complex burns
This document is a practical guide to the management of burn injuries for healthcare professionals everywhere who are non-burns specialists. With an emphasis on presenting hands-on and relevant clinical information, it focuses on the evaluation and management of non-complex burn injuries that are appropriate for treatment outside of specialist burns units.
ADAPTIC TOUCH® Non-Adhering Silicone Dressing: case studies
ADAPTIC TOUCH® Non-Adhering Silicone Dressing is a soft tack silicone dressing that has an advanced mesh design and is highly conformable. The mesh design minimises the risk of exudate pooling, maceration and secondary dressing adherance to the wound. Exudate is able to pass freely through the mesh. ADAPTIC TOUCH® is associated with patient comfort and […]
Best practice guidelines for skin and wound care in epidermolysis bullosa 2012
These guidelines have been developed to aid clinicians in the management of skin and wound care for patients with the genetic skin fragility disorder epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Management strategies for wounds or wound complications are suggested for patients of any age diagnosed with any form of this genetically inherited disorder. Supported by Urgo Medical
