Skin integrity
Practice Development Resources
- TIME for an update? Potential changes to wound assessment VIEW PDF
March 4(1)The concept of TIME has been discussed for 10 years and is widely accepted in clinical practice. However, since it was originally proposed in 2003, much has changed in both the fields of research and clinical practice. Therefore, it was felt necessary by the...
The effective management of exudate in chronic wounds VIEW PDF
December 2012 3(4)Moisture is essential to the normal healing process in acute wounds. In chronic wounds, however, exudate can be detrimental to wound healing. Wound exudate, particularly from chronic wounds, contains a cocktail of elements (cellular debris and enzymes), which...
Expert Commentary: The dangers of faecal incontinence in the at-risk patient VIEW PDF
September 2012 Issue 3 Volume 3In the past decade, incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) has become a 'buzzword' of sorts in the wound care arena.
The challenge of managing burns in a Ghanaian hospital VIEW PDF
September 2012 Issue 3 Volume 3This article discusses some of the challenges faced by healthcare specialists working in Ghana. The author describes her experience working in a hospital in this West African country as part of an elective placement. She describes some of the cases treated...
The dangers of faecal incontinence in the at-risk patient VIEW PDF
September 2012 Issue 3 Volume 3Faecal incontinence can have serious consequences for a patient's skin, quality of life and dignity. Clinicians and support workers need to be aware of the impact faecal incontinence can have on individual patients. This article identifies the negative effects...
Skin integrity update
Wounds International February 3(1)Peter Vowden, Tracy Nowicki, Karen Ousey and Connie Harris report on several Skin Integrity topics. If you use an innovative technique in your practice that you would like us to feature in future issues, please email the editor at: scalne@woundsinternational.com
The diagnosis and management of necrotising fasciitis
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberNecrotising 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...
Challenges of treating modern military trauma wounds
May Vol 2 Issue 2The 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...
Expert Commentary
Wounds International Vol 2 Issue 1The 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.
The importance of the skin barrier in managing periwound areas
Wounds International Vol 2 Issue 1The 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...