Properly cleaning a wound is fundamental in preparing a site for assessment, collecting a microbial swab, tissue biopsy or prior to applying a wound dressing. There are a number of approaches to cleansing, including the modality of irrigation. The information in this video is drawn
Frank Guerriero is a Nurse Practitioner and PhD candidate. His analogy describes the chaos that unbridled inflammation produces within a wound environment. He compares an inflamed wound's behaviour to that of a building site which is out of control - displaying poor signalling, inadequate coordination
I have had the privilege of knowing Matt for many years. I always enjoy his insights and his courage to think differently to the status quo. He is passionate about quality patient care and education for clinicians. This short video is a glimpse into his
Acute and chronic wound infections - what are the distinctions? In 2022 Jenny Hurlow and Phil Bowler wrote a marvellous article which was printed in the Journal of Wound Care on this topic. Their commentary provides differentiation between dermatitis, acute and chronic infection - incorporating a discussion
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases conducts an excellent blog called the "Diabetes Discoveries and Practice Blog". In July 2021, the Blog posted an excellent interview style article with Dr Jose Luschinger, where he discusses the impacts of diabetes on cognition. He states
NPS MedicineWise has just published the most prescribed drugs for 2021. The most common drugs prescribed were from the statin group - being Rosuvastatin (#1) and Atorvastatin (#2). Medication to treat oesophageal reflux disease came in at 3rd and 4th place - Pantoprazole and Esomeprazole. It is
Dear Australia, The Nurses of Australia are thinking of you in this uncertain time, brought about by the unpredictability of COVID‐19; it has been tough for us all. We constantly think about those we tested, cared for, and others we had to say goodbye to. We held your
An easy to read, well illustrated and important article to view if you see patients with diabetic foot callous. Written by Monica Melo. https://lermagazine.com/article/treatment-of-distal-toe-calluses-and-ulcerations?utm_sq=gqajbsa6hs&utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=David+Armstrong,+DPM,+MD,+PhD&utm_content=Facts
Health professionals regularly care for people who experience shin injuries and observe that the affected limb is often swollen after the trauma. Recent work mapping the lower limb lymphatic pathways has demonstrated that the anterolateral lymph vessels proceed from the lateral ankle and progress across
Sometimes clinicians treat patients with wounds for many weeks hoping that the challenged individual will find a way to get better