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| Title | A clinical case study of a venous leg ulcer using Suprasorb X+PHMB | Download File |
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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 new solution to an old problem – an innovative active debridement system | Download File |
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| Author | Ria Flinton | |
| Publication | Harrogate Wounds UK 2011 | |
| Key Points | Debrisoft painlessly removed slough and hyperkeratosis for Mrs H |
| Title | Self-management in combating chronic skin disorders | Download File |
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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 | Patient centred leg ulcer care | Download File |
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| Author | Lin Hayward | |
| Publication | Nursing Times Jan 2002 - Vol: 98, No 2 | |
| Key Points | Treatment according to patient needs. Large Limb Eczema under padding. Ulcer for 3 months Used 4 LB |
| Title | ActiFast: a new tubular retention bandage | Download File |
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| Author | Jeanette Muldoon Activa Healthcare | |
| Publication | Nursing in Practise July 2002 | |
| Key Points | Types of retention bandages. Ideal bandages. Versatility and indications. |
| Title | Skin care Practical Aspects | Download File |
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| Author | Jill Daniels Chair RCN Derm Forum | |
| Publication | Nurse 2 Nurse Vol:02, Issue :11 26-28 | |
| Key Points | Emolient Types. Plymouth Hydration flow. Eczema. |
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