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| 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 |
The role of an active debridement system in assisting the experienced clinician to undertake an assessment and determine appropriate wound management objectives |
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| Author |
Jackie Stephen-Haynes, Rosie Callaghan |
| Publication |
Poster EWMA 2012 |
| Key Points |
Debrisoft enabled removal of devitalised tissue and improved wound assessment |
| Title |
A novel treatment method for the removal of biofilm material |
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| Author |
Samantha Westgate |
| Publication |
Poster EWMA 2012 |
| Key Points |
Mechanical disruption of a biofilm was achieved using Debrisoft |
| Title |
Changing the face of debridement in pressure ulcers |
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| Author |
Rosie Callaghan and Jackie Stephen-Haynes |
| Publication |
EPUAP poster September 2012 |
| Key Points |
12 patient study, Debrisoft removed devitalised tissue to enable accurate categorisation of pressure ulcers and reduction of visits. |
| Title |
In vitro evaluation of the debridement performance of a new debrider |
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| Author |
Department of Dermatology,Jena, Germany |
| Publication |
Poster Harrogate 2012 |
| Key Points |
Study showed Debrisoft's performance is significantly higher than using gauze. |
| Title |
Harrogate 2012 (DS) |
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| Author |
David Sewell |
| Publication |
Poster presentation Harrogate 2012 |
| Key Points |
11 patients presented in A&E with gravel rash. Debrisoft appears to have removed all the grit and no patient had to return for follow up removal. |
| 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. |
| Title |
A study to review the practice of wound cleansing, debridement and removal of foreign bodies from acute wounds in an accident and emergency department |
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| Author |
Sian Fumarola |
| Publication |
Poster Harrogate 2012 |
| Key Points |
8 patients were offered and chose Debrisoft to debride their wounds. In A&E accurate wound assessment informs correct clinical decisions. |
