Assessment and diagnosis
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Practice Development Resources
Expert Commentary: Geoff Sussman on 'Top ten tips for Doppler ABPI'
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberAs a senior consultant at a very busy tertiary referral wound clinic in a major Australian hospital, I believe accurate vascular assessment is essential. Our clinic has five rooms and a multidisciplinary staff including medics, nurses, podiatrists, pharmacists,...
Expert commentary: Jackie Stephen-Haynes on 'How to...Top ten tips for doppler APBI'
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberThere are a number of tips that can be very helpful when teaching registered clinicians about the accurate and safe measurement of Doppler ultrasound and the calculation of ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI).
How to...Ten top tips for Doppler ABPI
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberThis practical guide offers tips on how to use a hand-held Doppler ultrasound for assessing peripheral arterial disease. Leg ulcers can have an extremely deleterious effect on a patient’s well being and quality of life. One part of a comprehensive assessment...
Innovations in the assessment and diagnosis of wound infection
Wounds International Vol 2 Issue 1This article describes the latest significant research concerning wound infection and the effect this has had on the day-to-day practice in a regional hospital in Australia. The author highlights the importance of tackling biofilms when dealing with chronic...
Treatment innovations in hypertrophic and keloid scars
Wounds International Vol 2 Issue 1This article examines the latest innovations and research in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars. It looks at the latest evidence for targeting molecular and cellular pathways as well as emphasising that speed of treatment is crucial...
Ten top tips for taking a wound swab
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 3In this practical guide, Rose Cooper offers tips for when and how to take a wound swab, using an established technique.
- Applied Wound Management Reference Card VIEW PDF
Applied wound management reference card showing the wound healing continuum, wound infection continuum and wound exudate continuum.
- Applied Wound Managment Assessment Chart VIEW PDF
Applied wound management patient assessment chart and information on how to use the wound healing continuum, wound infection Continuum and wound exudate continuum.
- Recognition of infection in the diabetic foot VIEW PDF
Infection in the diabetic foot can spread with alarming rapidity leading to necrosis and impaired wound healing. Infect left undetected or untreated can increase the likelihood of lower limb amputation. Early recognition of infection and prompt management...
Essential Wound Management for Day-to-Day PracticeThis is an innovative educational resource file for practitioners involved in the day-to-day care of patients with wounds.
