The WUWHS 2016 meeting was held at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy (see lead feature photo). There were over 6000 delegates attending from countries all around the world. Amongst them, a strong contingent of Aussies - presenting and attending. The majority of the information
Continue ReadingToday the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) provided sessional presentations and case studies on skin tear management at the WUWHS 2016 meeting in Florence, Italy. Anecdotally many health care clinicians report seeing many of these kind of wounds. However, the true nature of
Continue ReadingThis week it is my pleasure to present to aged care nurses working in Auckland, New Zealand. Thank you for this opportunity Lyndon Forrest and Michele Pasco - from Bug Control.
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McGuire, Sebag and Skolnik have recently released a paper (published by Wound Source, 2016) called "Using the Entropic Wound Cycle as the basis for making effective treatment choices." Numerous points of interest are raised by the authors but the comment that struck me was
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Thank you to Acelity, ArjoHuntleigh, BBraun and 3M for your significant contribution to today's Empower Nurse Education Leg Ulcer Review Seminar. All seats taken. Excellent delegate and trade interaction. Wonderful evaluations. Congratulations to Michelle Stubbs for convening another very successful event.
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It was my privilege to present on behalf of Smith&Nephew a wound management review for nurses working across all sectors of health care. Topics covered included skin A&P, process of wound repair, wound bed preparation, reasons for chronicity, principles of compression therapy and the concepts behind
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August 20 at the Newcastle (NSW) Harbourside Convention Centre, Empower is hosting a leg ulcer seminar where etiologies, assessment strategies and interventions will be discussed. Items of interest include how to differentiate venous ulcers from those with arterial compromise, safe application of compression, the concept of
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Wednesday August 17, 2016 Smith&Nephew are hosting a webinar entitled "Understanding biofilms - how the science is changing clinical practice." Speakers are Terry Swanson (Director of Wound Education Services, Wound Healing Institute Australia) and Matthew Malone (Head of Department, High Risk Foot Service, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney). The
Continue ReadingThe 3M Skin Integrity Masterclass with Amanda Ullman and Jane Rodgers is fast approaching. The date is Tuesday August 16. The time is 2-3.30pm. Visit 3Mhealthcareedu@mmm.com to look at the program and to register. Enjoy this presentation.
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