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Autolytic continuous debridement with a focus on biofilm management

Debridement: an overviewDebridement is ‘the removal of nonviable tissue, including necrotic material, slough, microorganisms, biofilm and contaminants from or adjacent to a wound’ (International Wound Infection Institute [IWII], 2022). Non-viable tissue often presents in acute wounds (e.g. surgical wounds/skin tears) and chronic wounds (e.g. DFUs [Image 1]; venous leg

5 February 2025

Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD): Optimising skin barrier function, a 3-step approach

Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine or faeces and can affect people of all ages. Both urinary and faecal incontinence are significantly under-reported, making it difficult to determine their true prevalence (Leslie et al, 2024). Globally, an estimated 423 million people over the age of 20 experience urinary

Best practice recommendations for the prevention and management of skin tears in aged skin (2nd Edition)

Skin tears continue to be a challenge for patients and clinicians, despite advances in awareness, prevention and management. They can be painful wounds, affecting quality of life and causing distress to the patient. Skin tears are associated with an increased likelihood of hospitalisation and prolonged hospitalisation time (Serra et

Implementing Wound Balance: Outcomes and future recommendations

Non-healing wounds can reduce quality of life (QoL) for millions of people globally, are costly, and result in significant patient, clinician and healthcare system burden (Guest et al, 2020; Ahmajärvi et al, 2022; Queen and Harding, 2023; Sen, 2023). There is a significant need to proactively address the projected

Therapeutic wound and skin cleansing: Clinical evidence and recommendations

The Board of the International Wound Infection Institute (IWII) has developed this document based on the perceived need for definitions, clarification and practice guidance regarding wound cleansing. The document extends the guidance provided in the 2022 Wound Infection in Clinical Practice: Principles of Best Practice by presenting the best

Retrospective case series: Implementation of the Wound Hygiene protocol for wound healing

Wound Hygiene is a simple, effective concept designed as a protocol of care to support the healing of hard-to-heal wounds. It focuses on cleaning and decontaminating the wound while addressing barriers to healing, particularly biofilm. The protocol consists of four simple steps: Cleanse, Debride, Refashion, and Dress [Figure 1;

20 February 2025

Autolytic continuous debridement with a focus on biofilm management

Debridement: an overviewDebridement is ‘the removal of nonviable tissue, including necrotic material, slough, microorganisms, biofilm and contaminants from or adjacent to a wound’ (International Wound Infection Institute [IWII], 2022). Non-viable tissue often presents in acute wounds (e.g. surgical wounds/skin tears) and chronic wounds (e.g. DFUs [Image 1]; venous leg

5 February 2025

Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD): Optimising skin barrier function, a 3-step approach

Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine or faeces and can affect people of all ages. Both urinary and faecal incontinence are significantly under-reported, making it difficult to determine their true prevalence (Leslie et al, 2024). Globally, an estimated 423 million people over the age of 20 experience urinary

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Case series of traumatic injuries to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Aiodine™ in facilitating wound healing

In vitro evaluation of the capability of a silicone superabsorbent polymer (SAP) dressing to modulate pro-inflammatory cytokines

Oxygen-enriched oleic matrix medical dressings for the treatment of extensive burns and related acute and post-burn complications in children: a case series

Promoting wound healing through artificial intelligence-powered dressing development

From chronicity to healing using HydroClean®: Advancing wound care through the Wound Balance concept

Negative pressure wound therapy – contemporary views on mechanisms of action

The other costs of pressure ulcers

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D-FOOT International & 5th Global wound conference 2023

Message from the Organising Chairman Dear friends and family of the wound fraternity, It gives me immense pleasure to invite you to our international meeting, namely the D-Foot International and the 5th Global Wound Conference 2023, which will be held in the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre from the 6th

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D-FOOT International & 5th Global wound conference 2023

Message from the Organising Chairman Dear friends and family of the wound fraternity, It gives me immense pleasure to invite you to our international meeting, namely the D-Foot International and the 5th Global Wound Conference 2023, which will be held in the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre from the 6th

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Wound Malodour: An Overview

The primary aims of this module are to understand: What wound malodour is Why malodour occurs How malodour affects patients How to assess malodour Strategie

Length: 60min

Cost: Free

9 February 2023

Preventing Complications At Wound Dressing Change

The damage that can occur when using medical adhesives and improper removal techniques and ...

Length: 60min

Cost: Free

9 February 2023

Maintaining Skin Integrity

Why maintaining skin integrity is vital to reduce the risk of pressure damage, MARSIs, infections and age-related dermatological issues.

Length: 60 min

Cost: Free

15 September 2022

Wound Malodour: An Overview

The primary aims of this module are to understand: What wound malodour is Why malodour occurs How malodour affects patients How to assess malodour Strategie

Length: 60min

Cost: Free

9 February 2023

Preventing Complications At Wound Dressing Change

The damage that can occur when using medical adhesives and improper removal techniques and ...

Length: 60min

Cost: Free

9 February 2023

Maintaining Skin Integrity

Why maintaining skin integrity is vital to reduce the risk of pressure damage, MARSIs, infections and age-related dermatological issues.

Length: 60 min

Cost: Free

15 September 2022

Wound Malodour: An Overview

The primary aims of this module are to understand: What wound malodour is Why malodour occurs How malodour affects patients How to assess malodour Strategie

Length: 60min

Cost: Free

9 February 2023

Preventing Complications At Wound Dressing Change

The damage that can occur when using medical adhesives and improper removal techniques and ...

Length: 60min

Cost: Free

9 February 2023

Maintaining Skin Integrity

Why maintaining skin integrity is vital to reduce the risk of pressure damage, MARSIs, infections and age-related dermatological issues.

Length: 60 min

Cost: Free

15 September 2022

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