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Askina® Calgitrol® VIEW PDFSilver has considerable antimicrobial activity, even against many antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, and in recent years has increasingly been used in wound dressings to reduce bacterial bioburden[1]. Silver may be incorporated into dressings in a number...
SNaP® Wound Care System VIEW PDFThe treatment of wounds with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has revolutionised practice over the past decade. However, implementation of therapy can be a difficult process for both clinicians and patients —conventional NPWT devices often require...
Pressure ulcers and hydrocolloids Made Easy VIEW PDF
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberPressure ulcers pose a significant challenge to healthcare systems, and subject patients to considerable discomfort, pain and indignity. Although every effort should be made to prevent pressure ulcers, not all can be prevented. This article discusses the role...
Skin Tears Made Easy VIEW PDF
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberSkin tears occur in those with fragile skin, including neonates and more frequently in the elderly. Some skin tears are unavoidable but many are considered to be preventable1. It is important that clinicians have a good understanding of the effects of ageing...
Hard-to-heal wounds Made Easy VIEW PDF
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberMost people have, at some stage in their life, experienced a wound. For the majority, healing is a simple and rapid process and, although the wound may leave a visible scar, it is not associated with persistent pain, excessive exudate, odour or distress. In...
ACTICOAT™ AND ALLEVYN™ Ag Made Easy VIEW PDF
May Vol 2 Issue 2The antibacterial properties of silver (Ag) have been known for centuries[1]. The increasing problems of antibiotic resistance[2], along with concerns about the safety and toxicity of topical antiseptics, has resulted in the need for an agent that can be used...
Prontosan Made Easy VIEW PDF
May Vol 2 Issue 2This Made Easy section describes the mode of action, supporting evidence and practical application of the Prontosan® (B. Braun) range of wound cleansing agents. Regular cleansing and debridement are basic principles of wound bed preparation (WBP) and modern...
Iodine Made Easy VIEW PDF
May Vol 2 Issue 2Although it has been speculated that iodine delays healing and is cytotoxic, there is substantial evidence to suggest that the commonly-used low concentration, slow release iodophors improve healing rates and are effective as highly potent antimicrobials with...
AQUACEL® Ag dressings VIEW PDF
May Vol 2 Issue 2AQUACEL® Ag dressings (Box 1) incorporate Hydrofiber® Technology with 1.2% (w/w) silver (ie 12mg of silver per gram of dressing). The combination of Hydrofiber® Technology with ionic silver (Ag+) produces a dressing that is highly absorbent, has favourable...
Skin IQ Microclimate Manager made easy VIEW PDF
May Vol 2 Issue 2This article describes the importance of microclimate control in pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.