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   Infection update VIEW PDF
   June Issue 3 Volume 2

   Wounds International clinical updates present recent developments in the field of leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, skin integrity and diabetic foot, including the latest from associations, clinicians and industry. If you use an innovative technique in your practice...
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   Infection update: Expert commentary VIEW PDF
   June Issue 3 Volume 2

   Of the thousands of microorganisms in existence, there are only a limited number that colonise the human host. Some can cause disease (pathogens) and the remainder (non-pathogens) cannot because they do not have the mechanisms to do so. This is not always...
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   The important role of debridement in wound bed preparation VIEW PDF
   June Issue 3 Volume 2

   Although the literature highlights the importance of wound debridement, there is often confusion around selecting the most appropriate method[1]. In addition, concerns around competence and scope of practice are an important factor when discussing this technique[2]....
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   The diagnosis and management of necrotising fasciitis
   Wounds International 2(4) November

   Necrotising fasciitis was first described more than a century ago, however, its diagnosis still represents a challenge for clinicians and the condition carries a high mortality rate. The management of necrotising fasciitis requires prompt diagnosis, early...
5. Assessing the bioburden in poorly healing wounds
   May Vol 2 Issue 2

   Diagnosing when a wound is critically colonised can be difficult because these wounds do not display classical signs of infection and do not have clearly elevated levels of bioburden. Recent research suggests that the critically colonised state of a wound...
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   Challenges of treating modern military trauma wounds
   May Vol 2 Issue 2

   The war being fought in Iraq (2003–2009) and Afghanistan (2006–present) is unconventional in that British forces are predominantly engaged in counterinsurgency tactics as part of an asymmetric war[1]. While US and coalition forces have numerous technological...
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   Expert Commentary
   Wounds International Vol 2 Issue 1

   The following piece is a commentary on the article 'Preventing skin breakdown in lymphoedema' by Mei R Fu that was published in the September issue of Wounds International.
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   Innovations in the assessment and diagnosis of wound infection
   Wounds International Vol 2 Issue 1

   This 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...
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   Reducing surgical site infection in a hospital in Singapore
   Wounds International Vol 2 Issue 1

   Surgical site infection (SSI) is preventable and achieving zero SSI rates for every clean operation should be the goal of all surgeons. This paper describes one hospital’s strategy for reducing SSIs, enhancing the care of patients and promoting a culture...
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    The importance of the skin barrier in managing periwound areas
    Wounds International Vol 2 Issue 1

    The skin is the largest of the body’s organs and provides an immediate barrier between the internal tissues and the environment. It protects the body from the effects of temperature and chemical and microbial attack. At the same time as preventing harmful...