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24 February 2018 In News By thewoundguy

Surgical wound dehiscence : WUWHS Consensus Document

The World Union of Wound Healing Societies has published a new Consensus Document on Surgical Wound Dehiscence. The document has excellent graphics and decision making tools. It covers risk anaylsis, patient and wound assessment, descriptive terminology, preventative modalities and interventions. http://www.woundsinternational.com/consensus-documents/view/surgical-wound-dehiscence-improving-prevention-and-outcomes

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20 February 2018 In News By thewoundguy

Debriding wounds at dressing change

Debridement is an essential component of wound bed preparation for chronic or non-healing wounds. However, how debridement is actually done has proven to be problematic for many nurses as often surgical or sharp methodologies (whilst the gold standard) are essentially in the domain of the

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31 January 2018 In News By thewoundguy

Together we make a difference

Right now millions of people worldwide are living with a non-healing wound. We need to enhance their well-being, providing them with interventions which are evidence based and goal directed. Here at The Wound Guy we want to help you to help them through excellent wound care. Together we

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25 January 2018 In News By thewoundguy

HEMI programs for 2018

Professor Donald MacLellan's HEMI Courses are widely known for their excellence and high level of clinical relevance. The 2018 dates for the HEMI events can be found in the link below. http://hemi-australia.com/advanced-debridement-course/

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13 January 2018 In News By thewoundguy

Hypochlorous acid cleansers facilitate leg ulcer healing

In my own clinical practice I regularly encounter individuals who have leg ulcers whilst concurrently having complex comorbidities. These types of wounds are very prone to polymicrobial infections and biofilms. In the past 6 months I have looked after numerous patients who have benefited from the process

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7 January 2018 In News By thewoundguy

QuickGuide : Managing Skin Tears in Practice

Wounds International has just released a clinical advisory on skin tear management. Whilst sponsored by Acelity, the management principles are generic and suited to all health care settings. The link to the original document is : http://www.woundsinternational.com/quick-guides/view/managing-skin-tears-in-practice  

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24 December 2017 In News By thewoundguy

Beware the Wanderers

Residents of the East Coast of Australia this is a little reminder for you. The summer months are the mating season for the funnel web spider, so the males become “ wanderers”, leaving the burrow to look for a mate. Whilst wandering, they can become trapped

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