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1. A multi-centre in-market evaluation of ALLEVYN Gentle Border VIEW PDF
   
   
2. Clinical assessment of the pharmaceutical properties of non-drug loaded hydrogel semi-solids in lacerations VIEW PDF
   
   
3. Skin adhesion properties of three dressings used for acute wounds VIEW PDF
   
   
4. The use of Haelan tape in the management of an overgranulated, dehisced surgical wound VIEW PDF
   
   
5. Treatment and management of wounds and scars of torture VIEW PDF
   
   
6. Skin adhesion properties of three dressings used for acute wounds VIEW PDF

   Background: Considerable thought has been given to the development of dressings and adhesives for use on chronic wounds. Dressings and adhesives used on acute (surgical/traumatic) wounds, however, have not had the same level of scrutiny regarding the skin...
7. Evidence for atraumatic soft silicone wound dressing use VIEW PDF

   The problem of dressings sticking to the wound bed, or dressings that cannot be easily removed from the skin surrounding the wound are commonplace. The result is trauma to the delicate tissues in the wound, or ‘skin stripping’ and pain. This article discusses...
8. Management of burns in the community VIEW PDF

   Burn injuries pose a significant burden to the NHS with 250,000 patients presenting annually to primary care teams and a further 175,000 presenting to A&E (National Burn Care Review, 2001). The large majority of these patients are managed in the community...
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   Management of military wounds in the modern era VIEW PDF

   Improvements in the immediate medical and surgical care of battle casualties, and in body armour, have meant that soldiers are surviving injuries which would have killed them if sustained in previous conflicts. This has resulted in an increase in the complexity...
10. Preventing surgical site infections VIEW PDF

    Surgical site infections (SSIs) are costly for health services and the patient - increasing the length of hospital stay and need for further treatment. This article examines the different types of SSI, how they can be detected and how symptoms can be differentiated...