Product Reviews
Expert commentary by Jennifer Hurlow on the article 'Evaluation of low-adherent antimicrobial dressings'
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberThe evolution of wound care science can be traced back to ancient Egypt and Greece.
Expert Commentary: Christopher E Attinger and John M Felder III on 'The use of larval therapy in modern wound care'
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberAs summarised in the accompanying article, larval debridement therapy (LDT) experienced a boom in the early part of the 20th century when it was introduced for the treatment of osteomyelitis
The use of larval therapy in modern wound care
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberLarval therapy, also known as maggot therapy or biosurgery, is widely used by healthcare professionals for the debridement of sloughy, necrotic wounds. The benefits of this treatment are well-documented and have been widely published in the medical and nursing...
The role of ALLEVYN™ Ag in the management of hard-to-heal wounds VIEW PDF
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberHard-to-heal wounds are challenging to treat and have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life and healthcare resources [1,2,3]. For clinicians, hard-to-heal wounds pose the dual challenge of providing cost-effective management, while improving...
Expert Commentary on Understanding support surfaces
Wounds International 2(3) SeptemberJoyce Black comments on the use of support surfaces for the prevention and/or treatment of pressure ulcers, saying, it is one of the most cost-effective options available, however, it remains one of the least used[1].
- Understanding support surfaces
Wounds International 2(3) SeptemberSupport surfaces have been classified in many ways over recent years, often upon the basis of how they modify the pressure exerted upon vulnerable body sites such as the sacrum and heels. This article describes the weaknesses of pressure-based classification...
- Advances in tissue-engineered skin substitutes
Wounds International Vol 2 Issue 1Large skin defects resulting from burns, trauma, congenital giant nevi, and disease can lead to skin necrosis and represent a challenge to achieving skin coverage. This article summarises the development of tissue-engineered skin substitutes, identifies key...
- Technology update: Understanding Hydrofiber® Technology
Wounds International, Vol 1, Issue 5Modern wound care clinicians have witnessed the development of a bewildering array of new technologies, many of which have emerged as a result of the failings of previous products. One of the more successful recent advances has been the introduction of Hydrofiber®...
Product focus: Biophysical properties of a Hydrofiber® cover dressing
Wounds International, Vol 1, Issue 5Aims: Good exudate management needs to be maximised for both the wound and the patient to ensure wound healing can take place in a timely manner. The in vitro studies in this article evaluate a new Hydrofiber® cover dressing (HCD) for both its exudate management...
Product focus: Reduced cellular toxicity and clinical performance of Atrauman® Ag
Wounds International, Vol 1, Issue 5There is currently a wide range of silver-containing dressings available for the treatment of critically colonised and infected wounds. As released silver ions are known to be cytotoxic to human cells, the ideal antimicrobial dressing should balance sustained...
