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| Title |
The use of Flivasorb in a highly exuding wound |
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| Author |
Annette Dee and Lyndsey Dalby |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
90 yr old lady with circumferential extensive recurring leg ulcer of mixed aetiology. Previous wound swab indicated pseudomonas and heavy haemolytic Strep G, later developed cellulitis. Initially dressings being changed twice daily and strikethrough apparent within few hours of dressing change. |
| Title |
The use of Suprasorb X+PHMB on a recurring leg ulcer |
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| Author |
Fiona Kelly |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
24 year old gentleman with a recurring ulcer wound following previous trauma. Patient previously suffered with cellulitis and osteomyelitis. Recurring wound was infected, malodorous, highly exuding, delay in healing and pain score 5/10 VAS. Suprasorb X+PHMB applied with a foam dressing. |
| Title |
A clinical case study of a venous leg ulcer using Suprasorb X+PHMB |
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| Author |
Joanna Swan |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2010 |
| Key Points |
The management of a 49 year old lady who is morbidly obese and has a 14 year history of venous leg ulceration to her left leg. This lady suffered with recurrent cellulitis, severe pain, multiple sensitivities and the condition of the surrounding skin due to eczema and psoriasis. It was decided to evaluate Suprasorb X+PHMB for its pain relieving and antimicrobial properties. |
| Title |
A complex case study reviewing care of a patient with cellulitis caused by lymphoedema |
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| Author |
Jane Cadogan, TVN J Waldron, Vascular Nurse |
| Publication |
Poster presentation. TVS Conference, Torquay, April 2004 |
| Key Points |
SSB choice for lymphoedema, cotton bandages slipped. Layers of Actico reduced circumference. |
| Title |
Case study of a patient with lymphoedema of the arm secondary to multicentric Castleman's disease, showing the cost effective use of cohesive short stretch bandaging, compared with using a cotton ssb |
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| Author |
Andrea Stigant Clinical Lymphoedema Specialist |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: BLS Conference Oct 2007 |
| Key Points |
Actico is more cost effective than cotton short stretch in price and requires less frequent re bandaging |
| Title |
The management of chronic oedema |
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| Author |
Irene Spedding Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Journal of Community Nursing, June 2008, Vol.22, Issue 6, 26 & 28 |
| Key Points |
Case study in young patient with chronic oedema in both lower limbs and recurrent leg ulcer. History of recurrent cellulitis and DVT. Full leg Actico, could wear normal shoes and mobilise |
| Title |
Multi-treatment approach to complex wound management of a circumferential leg wound caused by cellulitis |
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| Author |
Jane Barker Community Matron, Leg Ulcer Specialist |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: EWMA Conference, Helsinki - May 2009 |
| Key Points |
Case study Case study of Leukaemia patient with extensive tissue loss due to episode of cellulitis. Patient had a lowered immune system, VAS pain score 10/10. |
| Title |
From despair to elation |
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| Author |
Gudrun Collins, Lymphoedema Specialist and Mary O'Connor, Lymphoedema Nurse |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
Gentleman with history of leg ulceration for over 25 years. Previous 3 years had also suffered from Lymphoedema and several episodes of cellulitis.Actico with MLD healed ucler and reduced oedema. |
Journal
| Title |
Treating Venous Ulceration |
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| Author |
E Frowen |
| Publication |
Journal of Community Nursing |
| Key Points |
Case study of a seventy year old lady with chronic circumferential bilateral leg ulcers for 8 years. History of cellulitis. Limited mobility. Actico reduced oedema where previous systems failed. |
| Title |
Self-management in combating chronic skin disorders |
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| Author |
Justine Whitaker |
| Publication |
Journal of Lymphoedema, 2012, Vol 7, No 1 |
| Key Points |
Ensuring individuals have access to appropriate treatment programmes is paramount in preventing condition from worsening and problems from re-occurring. Using aids such as Debrisoft to gain successful results and thus prevent further complications should be considered as part of the skin hygiene regimen of all patients. |
| Title |
Demystifying the complexities of wound healing |
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| Author |
Andrew Sharpe,Michael Concannon |
| Publication |
Wounds UK 2012 vol:12 |
| Key Points |
Article by 2 specialist podiatrists on treating problem foot wounds. including "at risk" and infected wounds. |
| Title |
The Missing Link - the key to improved wound assessment |
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| Author |
British Journal of Nursing |
| Publication |
British Journal of Nursing supplement |
| Key Points |
Clinicians discuss using Debrisoft to improve wound assessement, quality of life and cost effectiveness. |
| Title |
Chronic oedema made easy |
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| Author |
Bianchi J, Vowden K, Whitaker J |
| Publication |
Wounds UK |
| Key Points |
What is chronic oedema, symptoms,management and need for early recognition. |
| Title |
Early intervention is the key to success |
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| Author |
British Journal of Community Nursing |
| Publication |
British Journal of Community Nursing |
| Key Points |
Why early intervention and diagnosis is so important in venous and lymphatic disease |
