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
In the June 2018 edition of Wounds Australia's Newsletter "Deeps Tissues", Priscilla Taylor graciously shares her very personal experience (and that of her friend) who both receive radiation therapy to the breast. Both individuals decided to use two different topical approaches throughout their treatment fractions in
Ellie, Lynn and the Leg Club Foundation team have once again produced a marvellous program for their 2018 Conference. Entitled "The Challenge of Improving Practice in Wound Management", the event features a diverse sequence of workshops and fabulous plenary speakers. Wendy White will bring an Australian perspective
http://www.woundaware.com.au/a-five-point-plan-to-reduce-the-burden-of-chronic-wounds/#1531204501428-e0c47016-50ee Wounds Australia has proposed a comprehensive plan in order to improve the awareness of and the treatment for perople living with chronic wounds.
Many health professionals are by now aware that regular debridement enhances the repair of chronic and complex wounds (eg. venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injury and surgical wound dehiscence). A large number of patients with these types of wounds are cared for in
Every winter I see patients who experience deep burns from their hot water bottles. The devices are wrapped but often placed directly over areas of skin. The dissipation of heat into tissue is slow and insidious. The contact time is many minutes or even hours.
In her recent Wound Source blog post, Dr Aletha Tippett reminds us that Clostridium tetani remains an ever present bacterium - primarily found in soil and faeces. Whilst most Westernised countries have eliminated this infection through immunization, increased international transit from regions with poor rates of
Microbial resistance is an issue of concern for those of us who care for individuals who experience hard-to-heal wounds. The principles of wound bed preparation and biofilm based wound intervention direct us towards adequate tissue debridement and targeted use of antimicrobials. Rippon et al have
As our population is ageing, clinicians in every care setting are increasingly being called upon to treat skin tear wounds. These wounds are traumatic in their origin and can be associated with physiological as well as emotional harm. Predisposition to these injuries are enhanced by