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| Title |
Actico - Actively targeting Lymphoedema: Case Studies |
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| Author |
A Williams, M Boyle |
| Publication |
Internal by Activa Healthcare, October 2005 |
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5 Case Studies ranging from 15 yr old with lymphagiectasia to 64 yr old with chronic oedema. |
| Title |
Leg Ulcer Pain Relief Prior to Punch Biopsy Treatment |
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| Author |
Deborah Hofman |
| Publication |
Meeting the challenges of Wound Pain Activa publication Oct 05; pages 29-30 |
| Key Points |
Painful sloughy ulcer, healing achieved with Actiformcool under Actico inelastic bandages |
| Title |
Removal of Slough, Exudate Control and Stimulation of a Healthy Wound Bed with ActiFormCool - A Case Study |
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| Author |
Margaret Armitage Vascular Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Internal Publication by Activa Healthcare Ltd to accompany Road shows - Oct '05 |
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Patient with peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Angioplasty performed to increase blood flow. 6 weeks post surgery wound had increased in size. Wound began healing once Actiformcool used. |
| Title |
Local infected wounds - from evidence to algorithm for the therapy - with regard to polyhexanide and silver |
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| Author |
Strohal R |
| Publication |
L & R literature |
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19 patients with ulcers/multipathogenic wounds Staphylococcus streptococcus comparison with Povidone. Iodine: topical antibiotics: honey: silver. All antimicrobials -14 -21 day use; changed 1 -3 days |
| Title |
Debrisoft:Revolutionising Debridement |
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| Author |
Activa supplement in BJN and BJCN |
| Publication |
Activa publication |
| Key Points |
Booklet with introduction from Kathryn and Peter Vowden. Case studies from a range of healthcare professionals including podiatrists. |
| Title |
Debrisoft Patient Leaflet |
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| Author |
Activa |
| Publication |
Activa Publication |
| Key Points |
Debrisoft explained |
Case study
| Title |
Minimalism: Actico cohesive short stretch bandage case studies: |
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| Author |
Marion Moody |
| Publication |
Poster presentation UWMEF Cardiff 2001 |
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Case Study 1: Less active patient. 4lb too bulky ls too tight 12 year ulcer- daily dressings at times. Case Study 2: Active patient. Poor hygiene and compliance. Wanted to wear footwear |
| Title |
Lifestyle considerations |
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| Author |
Amanda Gillet, Ruth Smith |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation EWMEF conference Cardiff June 2003 |
| Key Points |
Self care to fit treatment with patients lifestyle |
| Title |
Implementation of Actico for patients with mixed aetiology ulceration |
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| Author |
Jan Prytherch, Jane Pike, Jill Tongue |
| Publication |
Poster presentation Wounds 2003 UK conference Harrogate November 2003 |
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Need for constant review and change in treatment provision inline with national guidelines. Training issue Trust wide policies. |
| Title |
The patient journey:evidence into clinical practice |
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| Author |
Margaret Armitage |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Glasgow - May 2007 |
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Case Study 1: Independent, self caring man awaiting knee surgery. AFC for wound bed preparation. Actico initially for compression, then Activa 2 layer hosiery kit Case Study 2: AFC used to manage heavy exudate & slough. 2 Actico bandages applied as indicated for larger limb |
| Title |
Cohesive Short Stretch bandages in the treatment of venous leg ulceration |
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| Author |
Hildegarde Charles, Christine Moore, Sarah Varrow |
| Publication |
Woundcare March 2003 |
| Key Points |
Obesity, champagne bottle shaped legs, bad rapid reduction in leg diameter can present problems with bandage slippage. |
| Title |
The introduction of a Cohesive SSB into a specialist Leg Ulcer Clinics |
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| Author |
Jasmine Wilson |
| Publication |
Poster |
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10 Patients over 16 weeks- traumatic, diabetic, post DVT, lymphoedema, lympho-venous disease, very painful, drug compromised, immobile patients, 5 case studies |
| Title |
Not a stretch too far' |
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| Author |
Jan Prytherch |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate, Nov.2005 |
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2 years ago Actico bandages introduced for treatment of late ABPI and rest pain at night. New audit revealed gradual change in practice to reflect increased use of Actico. Only 35 / 88 patients were true mixed aetiology. |
| Title |
Development and experiences of wound/leg ulcer management within Rochdale Harm Reduction Services |
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| Author |
White M |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate, Nov.2005 |
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Clients are reluctant to access main stream services due to past negative experiences. 2 case studies discussed showing early healing with Actico bandages. |
| Title |
Facilitating-an-effective-change-to-short-stretch-bandaging-in-an-integrated-acute-and-Primary-Care-Trust |
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| Author |
Lilian Bradley, Judith Patton |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA conference, Prague, May 2006 |
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Four layer bandaging was not always acceptable to patients because of the bulk. Research shows no significant difference in healing between short stretch and 4L |
| Title |
Cohesive short stretch vs four-layer bandages for venous leg ulcers |
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| Author |
Lisa Martin, Nick Puffett, Jenny Meng Kiew Chow |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, Wounds-UK conference, Harrogate, November 2006 |
| Key Points |
In this clinic patients found 4L could be painful and better concordance with Actico |
| Title |
Lymphoedema - a gap in local services |
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| Author |
Angela Wilson, Leg ulcer specialist nurse |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, Wounds-UK conference, Harrogate, November 2006 |
| Key Points |
Best practice for chronic oedema is inelastic bandages. Innapropriate use of 4L causes deterioration.Actico and Actilymph on FP10 accessible treatment |
| Title |
Observational study on compression bandaging systems - effects on healing, patient comfort, nurse benefits & costs |
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| Author |
MacDougall K.M., Community Nursing Siste |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Glasgow - May 2007 |
| Key Points |
28 patient study on using Actico instead of 4L.Nurse and patients preferred Actico for comfort, ease of use and price |
| Title |
Using knowledge and experience to overcome the clinical challenges in the management of significant arterial disease |
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| Author |
Stewart G, Vascular Consultant-Ayr Hospital; Kathleen Turnbull and Kim Kiernan |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Glasgow - May 2007 |
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Significant arterial disease patients were healed with Actico and low compression liners post healing |
| Title |
The advantages of using Actico bandaging to reduce oedema |
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| Author |
Alison Nelson, Healing Solutions Judith Patton - TVN |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2007 |
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Obese patient,non compliant. Wife learnt to bandage with Actico. After 6 weeks both legs healed and in Actilymph hosiery. |
| Title |
Implementation of a structured approach to leg ulcer care |
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| Author |
Rachael Smithdale and Ruth Martin Tissue Viability Nurse Specialists |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: Tissue Viability Society Conference, Peterborough - April 2008 |
| Key Points |
Variations in referral rates for specialist leg ulcer intervention can lead to inequalities in pt care |
| Title |
Tackling obesity as part of the management plan for complex decongestive therapy in the treatment of lymphoedema |
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| Author |
Andrea Stigant Clinical Lymphoedema Specialist |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: EWMA Conference, Lisbon - May 2008 |
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Case study of young patient morbidly obese, BMI 91 with non healing leg ulcers and Lymphoedema. Patient had limited mobility and low self esteem. |
| 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 |
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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 |
Comparison of sub-bandage pressure measurements of 4 compression systems from initial application to 24hrs |
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| Author |
Jeanette Muldoon,PHD Student, Kings College & Dr Hildegard Charles |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: EWMA Conference, Helsinki - May 2009 |
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Study to show initial pressure and pressure losses after 24 hours in four different compression bandage systems on 15 healthy people.Actico found to be most comfortable. |
| 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 |
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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. |
| Title |
Can you solve a problem like Maria? The management & challenges of leg ulceration in an IV drug user |
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| Author |
Lindsay J Hunter |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, TVS Conference, 2010 |
| Key Points |
29 year old drug abuser with leg ulcer, highly exuding, sloughy and painful. |
| Title |
Use of superabsorbent and antimicrobial dressings under compression |
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| Author |
Agnes Collarte & Zoe Lear St Charles Hospital, TV Department |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2010 |
| Key Points |
All three patients had severe pain and were suffering from maceration damage from high levels of exudate.Pain reduction and healing was achieved. |
| Title |
Managing lymphoedema of the lower limb in the acute setting: case studies that represent diverse patient groups in the UK |
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| Author |
Jemell Geraghty Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Brussels - May 2011 |
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Case study showing the conservative management of two patients with leg ulceration from chronic venous hypertension. |
| Title |
Lymphovenous disease: A condition for life... not suffering for life |
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| Author |
Lol Pidcock Specialist Lymphoedema Nurse |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Brussels - May 2011 |
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Mrs T is 52 years old, she suffers from lymphovenous disease, having bilateral leg ulcers and lymphorrhoea, very worried she could not attend daughter's wedding. |
| Title |
A simple evaluation of new dressing based on Action Research Methods |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton TVCS |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at TVS Conference, Torquay, April 2004 |
| Key Points |
Actiformcool can be used under compression bandages. It reduces wound pain and aborbs exudate. |
| Title |
Comparing local (controlled) and national (uncontrolled) evaluations of AFC |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton TVCS |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK conference, Harrogate, Nov 2004 |
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Evaluation on 69 patients by 24 nurses. Found to echoe previous findings that Actiformcool reduces wound pain and manages exudate |
| Title |
Stages of Wound Healing: Applications in Practice |
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| Author |
Jeanette Collins, Anita Heron Dermatology Ward |
| Publication |
Poster Wounds UK July 2005 |
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Case study of 40yr old with painful leg ulcer, also concerned about odour. Actiformcool only product which relieved the pain. |
| Title |
Reduction of pain in painful wounds: A multi-centred audit |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton, A Kerr, L King |
| Publication |
Poster at EWMA Conference, Stuttgart, September 2005 |
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51 patient audit. Link between pain, exudate and odour. Actiformcool reduced all 3. |
| Title |
A dressing which can relieve wound pain |
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| Author |
Deborah Hofman |
| Publication |
Poster at EWMA conference, Stuttgart in September 2005 |
| Key Points |
10 patient study with chronic leg ulcer pain, Actiformcool reduced pain in 8/10 patients. |
| Title |
Case study of a painful arterial wound |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton TVCS |
| Publication |
Meeting the challenges of Wound Pain Activa publication Oct 05; pages 27-28 |
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Painful, non healing, arterial ulcer, Actiformcool reduced pain as well as |
| Title |
Use of a sheet hydrogel dressing to overcome common wound problems. |
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| Author |
Margaret Armitage Vascular Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate, Nov. 2005 |
| Key Points |
Common wound problems include maceration, initial wound pain, pain at dressing change and between changes, slough and necrosis. |
| Title |
The interaction of a second generation hydrogel within the chronic wound environment. |
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| Author |
Keith Moore WoundSci |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Prague, May 2006. |
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ActiFormCool responds dynamically to changes in moisture. Invitro tests show that AFC inhibits the growth of bacterial growth. |
| Title |
ActiFormCool : A useful adjunct to aid wound healing and reduce wound pain. |
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| Author |
Fiona Brockwell, Tissue Viability Nurse |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Glasgow - May 2007 |
| Key Points |
2 case studies of patients with painful, recalcitrant leg ulcers, one requiring opiates for pain. After Actiformcool no analgesia required. |
| Title |
Multi-disciplinary wound care - different perspectives, different priorities, one aim |
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| Author |
Lindsay J Hunter |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2007 |
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Case study in patient with multiple painful leg ulcers. Co-morbidities including diabetes. Wounds 100% slough. Actiformcool reduced pain and dressing frequency. |
| Title |
Treatment of a patient with painful vasculitic ulcers due to systemic lupus erythematosus |
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| Author |
Susan Cosgrove |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2007 |
| Key Points |
Patient with reduced immune system, substantial painful ulceration in both ankles . Pain score 10/10, after Actiformcool patient's pain bearable and wounds healed. |
| Title |
Reducing pain in painful wounds and treating skin damage with ActiFormCool: Three case studies |
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| Author |
Lesley Fox |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2007 |
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Case study of 2 cancer patients with painful wounds and another with leg ulcer. Analgesia required reduced by using Actiformcool. |
| Title |
21 days in the life of Edna |
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| Author |
Sian Fumarola Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: Tissue Viability Society Conference, Peterborough - April 2008 |
| Key Points |
Myeloid leukaemia patient with extensive bilateral tissue damage to both knees from pressure damage, complete debridment with Actiformcool after 9 days. |
| Title |
Sheila 'shark bite' - a case history |
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| Author |
Sian Fumarola Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate, November 2008 |
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Patient with extreme pain following a surgical debridement of a pyoderma gangrenosum leg ulcer, she called it her "shark bite". |
| Title |
The role of the patient in managing wound pain to achieve wound improvement |
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| Author |
Bernadette Byrne Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate, November 2008 |
| Key Points |
2 case studies. Excrutiatingly painful leg ulcer with amputation considered due to the pain, Actiformcool reduced pain and ulcer healed in 5 months. An infected non healing biopsy site, wound and pain improved with Actiformcool. |
| Title |
Multi-treatment approach to complex wound management of a circumferential leg wound caused by cellulitis |
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| Author |
Jane Barker Leg Ulcer Specialist |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: EWMA Conference, Helsinki - May 2009 |
| Key Points |
Leukaemia patient with extensive tissue from cellulitis. Patient had a lowered immune system. |
| Title |
The advantages of the Activa 40mmHg Hosiery Kit |
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| Author |
Nelson A, Bradley L, Patton J, Coulter M, Murdoch V |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, WMAI Conference, Belfast, Sept 2005 |
| Key Points |
Compression bandages usually used for treatment of venous leg ulcers. Some patients may prefer less bulky, obvious treatment and have the hosiery kit instead. |
| Title |
An Evaluation of a Two-Piece Compression Hosiery Kit with Primary Care |
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| Author |
Stephen-Haynes J (TVS), Gibson B (DNS) |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate, Nov 2005 |
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Hosiery kits are an increasing option for healing leg ulcers. 10 patient study. Patients need regular shaped limbs. |
| Title |
A study in the prevention of ulcer recurrence and the effectiveness of the Activa 40mmHg hosiery kit |
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| Author |
Maggie Drosso, District Nurse Bixter Health Centre, Shetland |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, EWMA conference, Glasgow, 2007 |
| Key Points |
10 patients with recurrent ulcers for last 5 years. 4L bandages had been ineffective and class 3 stockings difficult to get on. Leg ulcer hosiery kit popular with wearers,prevented recurrence, easy to apply. |
| Title |
A well leg model "Prevention is better than cure" |
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| Author |
Lisa Rice and Jane McFarlane LU Specialists |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate, November 2008 |
| Key Points |
An audit of leg ulcer management indicating high recurrence rates. Activa BS hosiery is suitable for patients without oedema, and Actilymph for those with oedema. The ranges resulted in recurrence dropping from 65.9% to 4.5%. |
| Title |
Case study: The care of a patient with a large & chronic venous ulcer using a highly absorptive dressing and an antimicrobial dressing. |
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| Author |
Martin Tadej and Anna Coulborn |
| Publication |
TVS Conference, 2009 |
| Key Points |
Case study of a middle aged obese, poorly mobile, employed lady with highly exuding ulcer. High exudate levels were extremely distressing and embarrassing. After dressing with Flivasorb, the wound exudate had drawn away from the wound surface, locking it away, leaving the wound moist but not wet. Flivasorb prevented maceration at the wound edges. |
| Title |
The management of Lymphorroea with Flivasorb and Actico |
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| Author |
Rebecca Billingham |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
73 year old lady with co-morbidities and housebound. Suffering with bilateral oedema and lymphorrhoea and one leg also ulcerated. Flivasorb applied with Actico. After first day no strike through onto bandages and the Flivasorb had locked away all the fluid. |
| Title |
HydroBalanced wound dressing and a ready-to-wear compression device in the treatment of venous leg ulcers |
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| Author |
Mosti, Mataliano Spengler Abel |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2008 |
| Key Points |
13 leg ulcer patient clinical study |
| Title |
New HydroBalanced wound concept study in primary sector |
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| Author |
Nygaard R, Jorgensen SF - Denmark |
| Publication |
EWMA Conference, Lisbon, May 2008 |
| Key Points |
40 patient Clinical Study - Suprasorb X and Suprasorb X + PHMB (15 Case Studies) |
| Title |
Improvement of treatment of patients with venous leg ulcers by a new pain-reducing wound dressing with HydroBalance |
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| Author |
Dini, Bertone, Barbanera, Brill, Romanelli - Italy |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2008 |
| Key Points |
25 patient Clinical Study comparing Suprasorb X and Suprasorb P (foam dressing) with Suprasorb P (foam) alone. Single-blinded, mono-centric, prospective, controlled, randomised explorative comparison measured the trans--epidermal water loss (TEWL), redness for inflammation, skin hydration, wound size and pain. |
| Title |
Biocompatibility study on a HydroBalanced wound dressing |
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| Author |
Wiegand, Abel, Kramer, Muller, Ruth, Hipler - Germany |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Lisbon - May 2008 |
| Key Points |
Laboratory measurement of ATP content (Adenosine Triphosphate) donor of energy to cells. |
| Title |
Prospective evaluation of Suprasorb X in chronic wounds. |
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| Author |
Coerper S, Beckerts, Halm-Nill C, Deutschle-G, Konigsrainer A - Germany |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Prague - May 2008 |
| Key Points |
96 patient (134 ulcers) Clinical study with Suprasorb X - hard to heal leg ulcers (healing), pain, safety. |
| Title |
Prospective, randomized, controlled, multi-center clinical study of a biocellulose wound dressing for the treatment of venous ulcer patients |
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| Author |
T Phillips, Department of Dermatology, Boston, USA A Andriessen, Consultant & UMC, Netherlands et al |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK, Harrogate - November 2010 |
| Key Points |
An American clinical study comparing the effectiveness of Suprasorb X with compression therapy with a non-adherent contact layer with compression in 46 ‘hard to heal’ venous ulcers in an outpatient setting. |
| Title |
Successful therapy of critically-colonised or locally-infected wounds with a new hydrobalanced biocellulose-based wound dressing with polyhexanide on outpatients |
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| Author |
Mosti, Mattaliano, Schmitz, Abel |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2008 |
| Key Points |
60 patients (11 with critically colonized or locally infected wounds), antimicrobial action, donation and absorption, use under compression ,ulcer healing, bacterial burden, pain, and periwound skin. |
| Title |
Protective effect of polyhexanide on HaCaT keratinocytes in co-culture with staphylococcus aureus. |
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| Author |
Wiengand, Abel, Ruth, Hipler |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2008 |
| Key Points |
Laboratory trial - showing effectiveness against MRSA and safety to healthy cells. |
| Title |
Case study: The care of a patient with a large & chronic venous ulcer using a highly absorptive dressing and an antimicrobial dressing |
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| Author |
Martin Tadej and Anna Colbourne |
| Publication |
Activa Publication |
| Key Points |
Case study of a middle aged, obese, poorly mobile, employed lady with previously highly exuding ulcer. Exudate managed with Flivasorb. Following this regime, aim was to eliminate and control the proliferation of bacteria in the wound. The use of Suprasorb X+PHMB resulted in the removal of devitalised tissue. |
| Title |
The management and treatment of an MRSA leg ulcer in a Raynaud’s patient |
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| Author |
Lynda Thomson |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
59 year old lady with Raynauds disease and scleroderma pulmonary hypertension who sustained a friction wound to lateral gaiter aspect. Wound ulcerated, MRSA positive and pain score 4-6 VAS. Suprasorb X+PHMB applied under reduced compression. After 7 wks, routine MRSA swab returned negative. |
| Title |
Treatment of a skin flap laceration with Suprasorb X+PHMB |
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| Author |
Karen Hetherington |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
Mixed aetiology traumatic leg ulcer 17cm x 20cm, large amounts of slough, clinical signs of infection including increased exudate, pain and erythema. Patient refused antibiotics. Suprasorb X+PHMB applied with a foam. After 3 days patient had no pain, visible signs of granulation and decreased redness. |
| 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 |
I just want to be able to swim with my grandchildren |
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| Author |
Prof. Linda Rafter |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2010 |
| Key Points |
The management of a 71 year old gentleman with a long standing (18 years), non-healing venous leg ulcer in a complex wound clinic. He had a BMI of 42 and worked part time in a supermarket from Friday to Sunday Previous treatment included a hydrofibre and foam dressing under compression. |
| 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 |
Treatment of a patient with hard-to-heal leg ulcers |
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| Author |
Silva, Filipe, Cardoso |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2010 |
| Key Points |
The management of a 56yr old, morbidly obese man with bilateral circumferential leg ulcers. He had an extensive past medical history and the aim of treatment was to address the bacteria within the wound, address the multiple pathologies, reduce the oedema in his legs and heal the leg ulcers, thus improving his quality of life. |
| Title |
An individual patient study using an antimicrobial dressing in a Community Hospital |
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| Author |
Debbie Keelor |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2010 |
| Key Points |
The management of an 83 year old lady with bilateral leg ulcers following bilateral angioplasty and surgical debridement and a category 4 pressure ulcer to her heel. She has a medical history of tablet controlled diabetes. The wounds were clinically infected, highly exuding, painful and contained devitalised tissue. |
| Title |
Case study evaluating the effectiveness of a chronic hard to heal wound using Suprasorb X+PHMB |
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| Author |
Alison Johnstone |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2010 |
| Key Points |
The management of a chronic hard to heal infected venous leg ulcer with Suprasorb X+PHMB in an elderly patient. Previous dressings had been unsuccessful. |
| Title |
Evaluation of a new debridement method for sloughy wounds and hyperkeratotic skin for a non-specialist setting |
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| Author |
Agnes Collarte, Loty Lara, Tissue Viability Deputy Team Leaders & Andreia Alberto, Tissue Viability Nurse |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation at EWMA Conference, Brussels - May 2011 |
| Key Points |
An evaluation of Debrisoft compared to standard best practice in 10 patients. |
| Title |
A new solution to an old problem – an innovative active debridement system |
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| Author |
Ria Flinton |
| Publication |
Harrogate Wounds UK 2011 |
| Key Points |
Debrisoft painlessly removed slough and hyperkeratosis for Mrs H |
| Title |
A 10 Patient evaluation of a new active debridement system |
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| Author |
Susan Johnson, |
| Publication |
Harrogate Wounds UK 2011 |
| Key Points |
Debrisoft is quick and easy to use and virtually pain free for these patients |
| Title |
A multidisciplinary management of lower limb lymphoedema with quality of life as an outcome measure |
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| Author |
Kate Bennett |
| Publication |
Harrogate Wounds UK 2011 |
| Key Points |
Improved quality of life may be the patient's and carer's goal rather than full healing. |
| Title |
Sharing Leg Ulcer Care at Galanos House |
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| Author |
Lindsay J Hunter |
| Publication |
Harrogate Wounds UK 2011 |
| Key Points |
Enthusiastic care home staff have worked successfully with Tissue Viability and Industry to provide holistic care for their residents. |
| Title |
The development of a compression selection chart |
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| Author |
Nicci Kimpton |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate November 2011 |
| Key Points |
Implementing guidelines for clinicians has increased their confidence in selecting the best compression regime for patients with a range of venous, lymphatic and arterial conditions. |
| Title |
Treatment of a painful ulcer with an ionic sheet hydrogel dressing |
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| Author |
Christina Harris |
| Publication |
Harrogate Wounds UK 2011 |
| Key Points |
A case study of an 80 year old lady with rectal cancer, a deep vein thrombosis in her left groin leading to severe unilateral lymphoedema and a large leg ulcer. Severe pain was affecting her quality of life. |
| Title |
A superabsorbent dressing in the management of copious exuding wounds in a cohort study |
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| Author |
Fauscher et al |
| Publication |
EWMA May 2011 |
| Key Points |
Observational study on Flivasorb for acute and chronic, highly exuding wounds. |
| Title |
Leg ulcer management using a compression hosiery treatment kit in a leg club setting |
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| Author |
A Lister |
| Publication |
EWMA Glasgow 2007 |
| Key Points |
2 patients find the Activa Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit easy to apply themselves. |
Journal
| Title |
Short stretch bandages |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton |
| Publication |
Infection UK 2000 |
| Key Points |
Explanation of 4LB, LS,SSB. Mobility Issues. Effectiveness and cost issues |
| Title |
A new cohesive short-stretch bandage and its application |
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| Author |
Jackie Hawkins |
| Publication |
BJN 2001 Vol:10 No.249-253 |
| Key Points |
Patient compliance. Non healing ulcer 4 months. Used 4 layer |
| Title |
Patient centred leg ulcer care |
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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 |
The treatment of venous ulceration in a young & fit man |
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| Author |
Sarah Cooper |
| Publication |
Irish Nurse February 2002. Scottish Nurse March 2002 |
| Key Points |
Leg Ulcers take 24-50% D/N time. Traumatic wound, wanted to wear shoes. No evidence of healing in 8 weeks. |
| Title |
Short stretch bandaging: a case history |
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| Author |
Deborah Ruff |
| Publication |
Nursing in Practice March 2002:87 |
| Key Points |
Use of correct assessment. Failure to heal. Arterial problems. |
| Title |
Actico: a short stretch bandage in venous leg ulcer management |
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| Author |
Clare Williams |
| Publication |
BJN March 2002 Vol:11 No:6 398-401 |
| Key Points |
Treating venous ulcers with short stretch bandages |
| Title |
Primary Lymphoedema: a case study |
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| Author |
Maureen Barrett |
| Publication |
JCN July 2002 Vol:16, Issue:7- 44-48 |
| Key Points |
Activa only company to provide support. Explanation of problems of bandaging limbs |
| Title |
Factors that affect concordance with compression therapy |
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| Author |
Christine J Moffatt |
| Publication |
Journal of Wound Care Vol:13 No:7 July 2004 291-294 |
| Key Points |
Graduated Compression hosiery from Toe to Knee. Slippage can cause tissue damage. Slippage can be reduced by using cohesive bandages |
| Title |
Randomised trial of cohesive short stretch versus four-layer bandaging in the management of venous ulceration |
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| Author |
P.Franks, M.Moody, C.Moffatt, R.Martin, R.Blewett, E.Seymour, A.Hildreth, C Hourican, J Collins, A Heron, |
| Publication |
Tissue Repair and Regeneration 2004: 12; 157-162 |
| Key Points |
159 patients, 12 centres- Outcomes; ulcer closure 4 LB 68%, CSSB 73%. Mobility deficit did not affect healing with cohesive short stretch bandages |
| Title |
Quality of life in a short trial of short stretch versus four-layer bandaging in the management of chronic venous ulceration |
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| Author |
P J Franks, M Moody, C J Moffatt, J Patton, L Bradley , D Chaloner, J Stevens, C Lewis, |
| Publication |
Phlebology, RSM, Vol.19, No 2. 2004: 87-91 |
| Key Points |
With appropriate management healing outcomes are similar with the two systems and may slightly favour short stretch bandaging. The largest difference at 24 weeks was for energy (95%) in favour of CSSB |
| Title |
A reflection on the successful outcome of effective analgesia in a patient with a venous leg ulcer |
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| Author |
Maeve Coyle |
| Publication |
LUF Journal Issue 17 - Autumn 2003 |
| Key Points |
Case study : patient complained that 4LB system was hot malodorous and bulky and she could not wear normal shoes. Pain prevented her from sleeping and she was too tired to mobilise. Actico used on vascular surgeon's recommendation and after weeks QOL improved with reduction in pain, ulcer size and swelling |
| Title |
What I tell my patients about short-stretch bandaging |
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| Author |
Lesley Robinson |
| Publication |
British Journal of Dermatology Nursing 2004 Vol:8 No:3 |
| Key Points |
How Actico works. Application instructions for practitioners. Patient information. |
| Title |
Bandages-Where to begin |
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| Author |
Zahra Pah-Lavan |
| Publication |
n2n Magazine |
| Key Points |
Review of evidence to support the effectiveness of SSB, including Franks study. Slippage of cotton bandages identified. List of bandages including Actico and Actiban, Flexiban, Acti-Fast, Acti-Wrap also mentioned. |
| Title |
Empowering patients to take control of leg ulcer treatment through individualised management |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton, Ellie Lindsay |
| Publication |
Journal of Wound Care, Vol.19,No.5, May 2005:238-240 |
| Key Points |
Had tried various treatments over the years including 4 LB. Had been labelled non-compliant and slept in a chair. Referred to Leg Club. Bilaterial applied over paste bandages. |
| Title |
Cohesive Short-Stretch vs Four-Layer Bandages For Venous Leg Ulcers |
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| Author |
Nick Puffet, Lisa Martin, Meng Kiew Chow |
| Publication |
BJCN, June 2006; Vol.11; No.6: S6-11 |
| Key Points |
Cost, concordance, training, application. Literature reviews. No reference in venous Iit to cohesive short-stretch bandages. Costs in venous I were affected by training and application methods. 4 -layer bandages can be bulky, expensive, more time-consuming, painful, with increased risk of error. Cohesive short-stretch bandages - quicker to apply, safer, similar healing to four layer bandages, used on mixed aetiology and limited mobility. |
| Title |
Understanding compression therapy to achieve tolerance |
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| Author |
Alison Hopkins, Fran Warboys CNS, Tissue Viability |
| Publication |
Wounds-UK journal (2007) : 26 -34 |
| Key Points |
Bandage types, pressures, assessment, importance of padding, cahllenges and compression usage are discussed. |
| Title |
Leg Ulcer management in patients with chronic oedema |
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| Author |
Tracy Green Macmillan Lymphoedema Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Wounds Essentials (2007) Vol2: 46-58 |
| Key Points |
Chronic oedema is a common as leg ulcers. Fluctuating working and resting pressures found in inelastic bandages are required.Full leg bandaging and layering. |
| 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 |
Hydrogel sheet dressings and short-stretch cohesive bandaging: case study |
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| Author |
Gail Powell Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
British Journal of Community Nursing 15(3 Supp): S42 - S46 (Mar 2010) |
| Key Points |
Case study of an 88 year old lady with 10 month history of a traumatic leg ulcer measuring 9cm x 6cm, 100% slough,VAS pain score 9/10. Terrible night pain reduced to 0/10 with Actico and Actiformcool. Leg ulcer healed. |
| Title |
Caring for patients with leg ulcers and underlying vaculitic condition |
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| Author |
Margaret Armitage |
| Publication |
BJCN, Wound Care Dec 04, Vol 9 No 12: 516-22 |
| Key Points |
Painful leg ulcers in patients with vasculitis can be very debilitating. Actiformcool reduced wound pain and amount of analgesia required. |
| Title |
A small study in healing rates and symptoms control using a new sheet hydrogel dressing |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton TVCS |
| Publication |
Journal Wound Care, Vol 13, No 4, July 2004; 297-300 |
| Key Points |
Actiformcool reduced wound pain, absorbed exudate and encouraged healing. |
| Title |
Pain Management in Leg Ulcers using ActiFormCool |
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| Author |
Stephen Young, Sylvie Hampton |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Journal, Nov 2005 |
| Key Points |
To test the effectiveness of ActiFormCool on painful wounds and to establish what types of pain could be reduced by Actiformcool. |
