Bowler, Duerden and Armstrong wrote a fascinating article in 2001 on wound microbiology. This was before the impact of biofilm on non-healing wounds was appreciated (as it is today). They state that chronic wounds can have up to 48% of their microbial flora occupied by
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Skin trauma due to the removal of medical adhesive devices
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue Readinghttps://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
Continue ReadingTaken from a workshop presented by The Wound Guy for the 2017 Leg Club Foundation Conference
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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
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Inflammatory hypergranulation
Continue ReadingEvery patient’s wound has a story
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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/
Continue ReadingJodie 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/
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