Understanding Science
- Biofilme Einfach erklärt
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 3German language edition of Biofilms Made Easy.
Biofilms made easy [view PDF]
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 3This article describes what biofilms are and the important roles they appear to play in disrupting wound healing. In addition, it discusses potential interventions aimed at removing/reducing biofilms and preventing their reformation in wounds.
NPWT settings and dressing choices made easy [view PDF]
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 3Over the past decade there has been a dramatic increase in the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). This advanced technology has revolutionised care for many patients with chronic and acute wounds [1,2]. Widespread adoption of NPWT over the past...
Wound infection & pain management made easy [view PDF]
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 3Wound-related pain is common, highly subjective [1-4] and can be particularly distressing for both patients and clinicians [5]. It has multiple causes and, unfortunately, is often managed inadequately[6,7]. This article discusses wound infection as a cause...
Wundinfektion & Schmerztherapie Einfach erklärt [view PDF]
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 3German language edition of Wound Infection & Pain Management Made Easy
Exudate management made easy [view PDF]
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 2This document builds on the principles presented in the document Wound exudate and the role of dressings[1], and focuses on how a rigorous approach to exudate management can improve patient quality of life, promote healing and enhance healthcare effectiveness.
- The 'chronic' wound debate
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 2In the November issue of Wounds International, Ron Legerstee raised the question of whether the descriptor 'chronic' is the correct term to be used when describing 'wounds', 'wound care' or 'wound management' [1]. This debate is taken up by two wound care...
MMPs made easy [view PDF]
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 1This article describes what MMPs are and the importance of their role in normal and disrupted wound healing. It discusses the relevance of MMPs to clinical practice, including content and potential interventions aimed at modulating their activity
- Can the use of dressing materials actually prevent pressure ulcers: presenting the evidence [view PDF]
In part one of this two-part series, the authors discussed the aetiology of pressure damage and how it develops. It was noted that despite widespread research into the field, pressure damage is still commonplace and the incidence and costs incurred can place...
- Cell attachment to adhesive dressings: qualitative and quantitative [view PDF]
Adhesive skin contact layers can cause trauma and pain upon removal. The aim was to compare two adhesive foam dressings, Allevyn® Adhesive and Mepilex® Border, in terms of the peel force required to remove them and any trauma and pain caused on removal.
