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| 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 |
Wound healing in the aged after a pre-tibial laceration |
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| Author |
Roisin Mackle, TVN; Paul Cupples, District Charge Nurse |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds-UK conference, Harrogate, November 2006 |
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Pre-tibial tears hard to heal in elderly,100 year old lady, haematoma, concordance issues, healed 15 weeks |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
| Key Points |
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 |
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 |
| Key Points |
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. |
| Key Points |
ActiFormCool responds dynamically to changes in moisture. Invitro tests show that AFC inhibits the growth of bacterial growth. |
| Title |
The challenges of radiotherapy nursing. Coming out of the shadows and facing the sun. |
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| Author |
Clare Rahemtulla Radiotherapy Specialist Nurse, Janine Palmer Superintendent Radiologist |
| Publication |
Poster presentation, Wounds-UK conference, Harrogate, November 2006 |
| Key Points |
90% of patients who have radiotherapy experience skin side effects, from erythema to desquamation. Actiformcool can be used for pain relief and healing. |
| Title |
Wound healing in the aged after a pre-tibial laceration |
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| Author |
Roisin Mackle TVN, Paul Cupples District Charge Nurse |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds-UK conference, Harrogate, November 2006 |
| Key Points |
Concordance issues, 100 year old with pre-tibial laceration and haematoma. Healed in 15 weeks with Actiformcool and compression bandaging. |
| Title |
The management of a patient with painful pressure necrosis and exposed tendons. |
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| Author |
Tish Butler, Tissue Viability Support Nurse |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Glasgow May 2007 |
| Key Points |
Hand injury of painful, exposed tendons and vital to keep moist. Actiformcool desloughed hand without damage and debrided necrotic heel. |
| 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 |
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 |
| Key Points |
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 |
Use of an ionic hydrogel dressing on fungating wounds: Two Case Studies |
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| Author |
Marina Maund Private Nursing Practitioner |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: WASA Conference, Johannesburg - May 2008 |
| Key Points |
Actiformcool improved quality of life in fungating breast wounds and copiously exuding, malodorous sinus through pain relief and exudate management. |
| Title |
The use of an ionic hydrogel in a neonate with a necrotic extravasation injury |
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| Author |
Trudie Young Lecturer in Tissue Viability |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: EWMA Conference, Lisbon - May 2008 |
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Case study of a neonate with an extravasation injury resulting in a necrotic lesion in area of Achilles tendon. Complete debridement achieved. |
| Title |
A retrospective study of plantar diabetic ulcer healing rate with the use of a new sheet hydrogel dressing |
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| Author |
Howard E Alexander Podiatrist |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: WASA Conference, Johannesburg - May 2008 |
| Key Points |
diabetics. Dressings changed 3 times a week for 6 months. Outcome data available on 98 patients. 72% healed. |
| Title |
Measuring outcomes with complex patients: an audit of the effect of Actiformcool on painful wounds |
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| Author |
Bradbury S, Ivins N, Harding K, Turner A |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Journal, Sept 2008, Vol.4, No.3 |
| Key Points |
6 month audit on 21 patients with painful wounds. Actiformcool made significant improvement to patients' lives. |
| Title |
Sheila 'shark bite' - a case history |
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| Author |
Sian Fumarola Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate, November 2008 |
| Key Points |
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 use of a hydrogel sheet dressing in the management of pruritis and scarring |
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| Author |
Elizabeth Pillay EB Nurse Consultant |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2010 |
| Key Points |
The use of ActiFormCool in the management of pruritis and scarring in 2 patients with a rare variation of Dystrophic Epidermolysis bullosa. |
| Title |
Use of ActiFormCool in the treatment of painful, dehisced lower limb amputation wounds |
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| Author |
Kath Crawford Amputee Specialist Nurse |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2010 |
| Key Points |
The use of ActiFormCool in two patients with painful, dehisced lower limb amputation wounds. |
| 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 |
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. |
