I am very privileged to work alongside remarkable dietitians at the rehab hospital at which I work. Their knowledge of biochemistry and physiology is amazing. So put their skills into the woundieverse and inevitably the patient experiencing a challenging wound is better off. I very
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This episode looks at wound hydration and its implications for cellular function, wound repair and dressing selection. Gary Bain narrates the content, however the analogy belongs to Dr Windy Cole - Director of Wound Care Research, Kent State University College of Podiatry Medicine, USA. Thank
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Chubak, Melin, Massey and Gloviczki propose a new educational model for understanding phlebolymphoedema - congestive lower extremity failure (CLEF). They discuss the revised Starlings Principle for vascular fluid flow through the integument. They highlight the functions of the endothelial glycocalyx. They then go on to
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Frank Guerriero is a Nurse Practitioner and PhD candidate. His analogy describes the chaos that unbridled inflammation produces within a wound environment. He compares an inflamed wound's behaviour to that of a building site which is out of control - displaying poor signalling, inadequate coordination
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The Welsh Wound Innovation Centre and the Welsh NHS combined to draw from the guidance in the International Wound Infection Institute's Principles of Best Practice Document 2022, a one page chart which sums up the clinical decision making steps required to guide clinical practice relating
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I have had the privilege of knowing Matt for many years. I always enjoy his insights and his courage to think differently to the status quo. He is passionate about quality patient care and education for clinicians. This short video is a glimpse into his
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Megan Jordan is a Clinical Nurse Consultant in Wound Management and Stomal Therapy. Her workplace is the far west of New South Wales
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Andrea Minnis is a Nurse Practitioner of Wound Management located in Bendigo, VICTORIA. She is a highly skilled clinician, thought-provoking educator, astute manager, wonderful professional event co-ordinator but best of all
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It is a privilege to collaborate with Lusi. Her "woundie" entity is The Wound Educator. Her expertise, kindness and unique perspective as education provider, clinician & pharmacist come to the fore in this interview. Lusi's commentary on topical antibiotics is a must to listen to,
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It has been my absolute pleasure to know Michelle over many years. Her knowledge about wound management, her generosity in sharing this and her compassion for her patients are just outstanding. Her responses to these interview questions are insightful and informative. They also beautifully illustrate
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