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| Title |
Debrisoft Patient Leaflet |
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| Author |
Activa |
| Publication |
Activa Publication |
| Key Points |
Debrisoft explained |
Case study
| 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 |
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 |
Achieving vascular outcomes by smart debridement |
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| Author |
Kerry Hawkins |
| Publication |
Poster Harrogate 2012 |
| Key Points |
Comparing Debrisoft with Larvae for debridement. Huge cost savings could be achieved by using Debrisoft. |
| Title |
An evaluation of the role of an active debridement system within a First Dressing Initiative |
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| Author |
Menna Lloyd Jones |
| Publication |
Poster Harrogate 2012 |
| Key Points |
Evaluating whether Debrisoft should be routinely carried by nurses in the community. Case study felt Debrisoft enables better and faster wound assessment on first patient visit. |
Journal
| Title |
The wound debrider: a new monofilament fibre technology |
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| Author |
Gilbert Haemmerle, Heinz Duelli, Martin Abel, Robert Strohal |
| Publication |
British Journal of Nursing |
| Key Points |
A prospective, blindly assessed pilot study using Debrisoft on 9 patients displaying biofilms, slough, necrotic tissue and hyperkeratosis |
| Title |
Using Debrisoft for Wound Debridement |
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| Author |
Maureen Benbow , Senior Lecturer, University of Chester |
| Publication |
Journal of Community Nursing, Vol.25(5), Sept/Oct 2011 |
| Key Points |
Brief overview of methods of debridement and advantages of Debrisoft |
| Title |
Debrisoft:Revolutionising Debridement |
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| Author |
Activa supplement in BJN and BJCN |
| Publication |
Journal Autumn 2011 |
| Key Points |
Booklet with introduction from Kathryn and Peter Vowden. Case studies from a range of healthcare professionals including podiatrists. |
| Title |
Some simple solutions to wound debridement |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton |
| Publication |
Nursing and Residential Care August 2011 |
| Key Points |
The article reviews debridement methods appropriate for Nursing Homes |
| 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 |
Wound Assessment Made Easy |
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| Author |
Wounds UK, June 2012 |
| Publication |
Wounds UK, June 2012 |
| Key Points |
A guide to recognising wound types and importance of a full holisitic assessment to provide optimum wound care |
| Title |
Wound cleansing: is it necessary, or just a ritual? |
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| Author |
Menna Lloyd Jones |
| Publication |
Nursing and Residential Care, August 2012 |
| Key Points |
The article aims to consider if wound cleansing is useful and how and why to do it. |
| 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 |
Assessing the clinical performance of a new selective mechanical wound debridement product |
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| Author |
David Gray, Pam Cooper,Fiona Russell,Sandra Stringfellow |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Journal July 2011 |
| Key Points |
18 patients trial who are selected to try Debrisoft, wound debridement pad |
| Title |
Consensus guidance for the use of debridement techniques in the UK |
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| Author |
David Gray et al. |
| Publication |
Wounds UK 2010 vol.6 no 4 |
| Key Points |
Looking at range of debridement techniques available in the UK and the skills required for each, who should use which method and when to refer. |
| Title |
Safe debridement in the community setting |
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| Author |
Trudie Young |
| Publication |
Wounds Essentials 2012 |
| Key Points |
It is widely accepted debridement assists wound healing but which methods are most appropriate in the community? |
