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Title Chronic oedema - a patient's perpetual journey for treatment Download File
Author Melanie Lewis NHS University Health Board, Swansea
Publication Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Geneva - May 2010
Key Points A 58 year old man with 18 years of lymphoedema. Clothes and slippers smelt offensive from lymphorrhea. Sleeping in a chair and not worn outdoor shoes for 3 years. Happy ending after Flivasorb and Actico , he was sleeping in his bed after 4 weeks and wearing normal shoes and clothes.

Journal

Title Bandages-Where to begin Download File
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 ActiFast: a new tubular retention bandage Download File
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
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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