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| Title |
Quick Fact Card Exudate Management |
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| Author |
Activa Healthcare |
| Publication |
In assocation with nursing journals |
| Key Points |
Quick guide to dealing with exuding wounds |
Case Study
| Title |
The management of moderate to high exudate in chronic wounds |
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| Author |
Joy Tickle and Louise Gregory |
| Publication |
Poster Harrogate 2012 |
| Key Points |
12 patient evaluation of Flivasorb Adhesive with variety of wounds. All 12 needed fewer dressing changes with Flivasorb. |
| 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 of maceration in a Nursing Home environment |
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| Author |
Anna Paule |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
72 year old paraplegic lady in a nursing home with 3 yr old grade 4 pressure ulcer with high levels of exudate. Wound initially dressed with Suprasorb A+Ag and Flivasorb three times a day. Suprasorb X+PHMB then used to pack wound and Flivasorb to cover. After 6 months patient no longer bed bound and goes out for lunch with friends. |
| 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 |
Superabsorbent dressings for exudate control |
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| Author |
Y Lurton |
| Publication |
EWMA May 2011 |
| Key Points |
Flivasorb works efficiently at absorbing exudate under compression |
| Title |
Superabsorbent dressings under compression in Lymphoedema |
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| Author |
Justine Whitaker |
| Publication |
EWMA 2012 |
| Key Points |
Flivasorb can be used under compression bandages |
| Title |
The management of a sacral sinus with a new adhesive superabsorbent dressing |
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| Author |
Brigitte Price |
| Publication |
Poster presentation Harrogate 2012 |
| Key Points |
Flivasorb Adhesive stayed in place in an awkward area, painfree in situ and on removal, excellent exudate retention. |
| Title |
Comparison of the antimicrobial effect of two superabsorbent polymer-containing wound dressings in vitro |
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| Author |
Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Jena, Germany |
| Publication |
Poster presentation Harrogate 2012 |
| Key Points |
The study concludes that in vitro SAP-containing wound dressings show distinct antibacterial and antifungal properties. |
| Title |
When a foam is not enough -a case study |
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| Author |
Deborah Kattell and Lynne Whitmore |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation Harrogate 2012 |
| Key Points |
Flivasorb Adhesive increased the time between dressing changes on highly exuding pressure ulcer. |
| Title |
The management of moderate to high exudate in chronic wounds |
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| Author |
Joy Tickle |
| Publication |
Poster Harrogate 2012 |
| Key Points |
12 patient evaluation of Flivasorb Adhesive, found to absorb high levels of exudate and extend wear time |
| Title |
The management of Lymphorrhoea with Flivasorb and Actico |
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| Author |
Rebecca Billingham Macmillan Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: 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. Her dream was to wear her �70 slippers. After weeks she could. |
| Title |
Chronic oedema - a patient's perpetual journey for treatment |
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| 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. |
| 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 |
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 |
| Key Points |
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 |
Absorbent dressings with superabsorbent polymers – a new generation of wound dressings. |
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| Author |
Steinlechner, Rohrer, Abel |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Lisbon - May 2008 |
| Key Points |
Flivasorb - Super Absorbency - In vitro test to show:- 1. Absorption capacity 2. Rewet 3. Surface colonisation |
| Title |
The super absorber Flivasorb |
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| Author |
Wiegand, Abel, Ruth, Hipler |
| Publication |
Internal Paper - Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate, 2008 |
| Key Points |
Invitro Tests to study absorption capacity of Flivasorb exudate and proteases, Wound dressing was immersed in 1ml protease solution and incubated |
| Title |
Polyacrylate superabsorbers bind inflammatory proteases in vitro |
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| Author |
Wiegand, Abel, Ruth, Hipler |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation, Wounds UK, Harrogate - 2008 and 2009 |
| Key Points |
Comparison with Sorbion Control Zetuvit plus Flivasorb Fast uptake of proteases by polyacrylate superabsorbers (Flivasorb, Sorbion and Zetuvit compared with the control (serum). Led to reduction of neutrophil elastases and permanent binding of these inflammatory proteases and MMP-2 |
| Title |
Flivasorb - The economical solution for heavily exuding wounds |
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| Author |
Internal Data |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate, 2008 |
| Key Points |
Cost calculated according to reduced number of dressing changes. Fewer dressing changes with Flivasorb. |
| Title |
When a Foam Dressing isn't enough: Exudate Management in a surgically debrided pressure injury |
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| Author |
Sian Fumarola |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: EWMA Conference, Helsinki - May 2009 |
| Key Points |
Case study. Aims to examine the role of exudate in acute and chronic wounds. Flivasorb used successfully on a previously hard to manage and challenging sacral pressure sore. |
| 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 |
The use of Flivasorb in a highly exuding wound |
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| Author |
Annette Dee and Lyndsey Dalby |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
90 yr old lady with circumferential extensive recurring leg ulcer of mixed aetiology. Previous wound swab indicated pseudomonas and heavy haemolytic Strep G, later developed cellulitis. Initially dressings being changed twice daily and strikethrough apparent within few hours of dressing change. |
| Title |
A polyacrylate superabsorber inhibits the formation of ROS/RNS in vitro |
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| Author |
Wiegand C¹, Abel M², Ruth P², Hipler C¹ |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
Chronic wound exudate contains elevated levels of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS), perpetuating the inflammatory phase and resulting in severe tissue damage. In vitro test to analyse the antioxidant potential of Flivasorb. |
| Title |
Superabsorbent wound dressings in clinical practice – problem solving in heavy exuding wounds. |
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| Author |
Eberlein, Dr T and Abel M |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
A systematic multicentric comparison study in patients with heavily exuding wounds to compare Flivasorb to an absorbent dressing without polyacrylates. In all cases treated with Flivasorb, dressing changes reduced and peri-wound skin was more stable due to the locking away of exudate. |
| Title |
Antibacterial and antifungal effect of polyacrylate superabsorbers |
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| Author |
Wiegand C¹, Abel M², Ruth P², Hipler C¹ |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
Infection of the wound site can lead to a chronic wound. When host defence mechanisms are impaired, the risk of infection increases. Results show reduction in the growth of Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. |
| 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 performance of a superabsorbent dressing in the management of exudate and maceration |
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| Author |
L Prouvost |
| Publication |
Poster Presentation: EWMA Conference, Helsinki - May 2009 |
| Key Points |
An evaluation of Flivasorb in 4 patients from France with high exudate and maceration in a variety of wound types. |
| Title |
Use of superabsorbent and antimicrobial dressings under compression |
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| Author |
Collarte & Lear |
| Publication |
Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate - November 2010 |
| Key Points |
An evaluation of Flivasorb followed by Suprasorb X+PHMB in one complex patient, and Flivasorb in conjunction with Actico cohesive short stretch bandaging in two complex leg ulcer patients. All three patients had severe pain and were suffering from maceration damage from high levels of exudate. |
Journal
| Title |
The use of Flivasorb in highly exuding wounds. BJN 2009 |
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| Author |
Martin Tadej |
| Publication |
British Journal of Nursing 2009 (Tisisue Viability Supplement):Vol.18,No.15;ppS38-S42 |
| Key Points |
Article discussing the role of exudate in wound healing and how Flivasorb can provide an optimum healing environment for highly exuding wounds. Exudate can be an excellent indicator of what is happening within a wound. However, chronic wound exudate must be effectively managed if the optimal moist environment necessary for wound healing is to be created. |
| Title |
Evaluating a superabsorbent dressing (Flivasorb) in highly exuding wounds |
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| Author |
Debby Verrall, Anna Coulborn, Cathie Bree-Aslan |
| Publication |
British Journal of Nursing, March 2010 |
| Key Points |
An observational evaluation of 19 patients with highly exuding wounds using Flivasorb. Flivasorb is a super absorbent dressing that removes harmful exudate from the wound a promotes a healthy wound bed even under compression. |
| Title |
Flivasorb and the management of exudate |
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| Author |
Clare Morris |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Journal 2009: Vol.5, No.2 |
| Key Points |
A product review of Flivasorb. Good references to the definition and explanation of exudate. Good explanation of the differences between exudate in acute and chronic wounds. Good examples of how excess exudate can affect patients' lives. Good explanation of Flivasorb, its indications and structure. |
| Title |
Exudate Management Patient-centred wound care |
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| Author |
Various |
| Publication |
JWC, Wounds UK, BJCN March 2013 |
| Key Points |
Poor exudate management can have a detrimental effect on the quality of life for the patient and can increase costs to healthcare providers |
| Title |
Superabsorbent dressings for copiously exuding wounds |
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| Author |
Nathalie Faucher, Helene Safar, Mylène Baret, Anne Philippe and Rachida Farid |
| Publication |
British Journal of Nursing, 2012, Vol 21, No 12 |
| Key Points |
15 patient study using Flivasorb, Flivasorb handled exudate, promoted healing and patient comfort. |
| Title |
Flivasorb and Flivasorb Adhesive How to Guide |
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| Author |
Wounds UK |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Nov 2012 |
| Key Points |
Managing highly exuding wounds can be challenging. This "How to" explains how best to use Flivasorb. |
| Title |
Exudate assessment and management |
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| Author |
Patricia Davies |
| Publication |
Wound Care, March 2011 |
| Key Points |
Looking at types of exudate, assessing exudate levels, appropriate care and impact on the patient |
Other
| Title |
Care of a patient with a large venous leg ulcer |
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| Author |
Anna Coulborn & Cathie Bree-Aslan |
| Publication |
Skills for Practice: Understanding wound infection. Wounds UK,Aberdeen,2009 |
| Key Points |
An evaluation of a 58 year old obese lady with large bilateral venous leg ulcers. She owned a florist shop and stood for many hours. She was unable to tolerate compression and many wound dressings caused her extreme pain. She was managed with Suprasorb X+PHMB for a week to control the colonisation of bacteria followed by Flivasorb to absorb the high levels of exudate in combination with reduced compression. |
