The World Union of Wound Healing Societies’ most recent Consensus Document has been released February 1, 2019. The issue of appropriate wound exudate management is one of the most common and important clinical considerations. The guidance from the expert panel will be appreciated by all of us
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6490823860148146176/ Wound Guy Conversations : Q&A with Greg Duncan I have the great privilege of working alongside Greg Duncan (Pharmacist) and Sue Templeton (Nurse Practitioner) as we travel the Country on behalf of Ausmed presenting the two-day course "Wound Management A Practical Guide." I always learn so
Taken from a workshop presented by The Wound Guy for the 2017 Leg Club Foundation Conference
Our dear friend Ellie is a most remarkable person and an inspiration to all who have the fortune to know her. In 2018 Ellie received international awards in recognition of her vision and hard work - an Award for Excellence by the Scientific Institute of
Thank you Wounds Australia for a fabulous Conference in Adelaide, celebrating 25 years of National forums. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6462951664881139712/
Jodie Gartner and the team at Junction Place Medical Centre (VIC) beautifully demonstrate how collaboration within a nurse-led clinic can make an incredible difference to the well-being of individuals with wounds. https://www.facebook.com/APNAnurses/videos/1113080575533835/
Lymphoedema occurs when the skin swells due to an abnormality in the lymphatic drainage system. Mehrara & Greene state that the fluid which underpins the swelling is known to cause persistent inflammation, scarring and fat cell (adipose) deposition. The authors further report that body mass
O’Donnell and colleagues report the following statistics on venous leg ulcer recurrence (after wound closure had been achieved) : 67% for those receiving no compression; 28% for those receiving compression therapy only; 12% for those treated with superficial venous surgery and compression therapy together. J