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Title The use of HCBD in the management of children with EB Download File
Author Jacqueline Denyer
Publication Poster presentation at Wounds UK, Harrogate - November 2009
Key Points A study to discuss the use of Suprasorb X and Suprasorb X+PHMB in infants and children with EB. Criteria included those suffering from pain, itching and those with chronic wounds. 2 case studies discussed.
Title The treatment of young children with heel injuries after imnplementation of a clinical pathway using a HydroBalance dressing Download File
Author Alblas et al
Publication Poster presentation, Wounds UK Harrogate, November 2010
Key Points In the Netherlands parents use their bicycles as a mode of transport for their toddlers. Accidents often happen, causing very painful heel flap injuries. A study of 20 children with these wounds, using Suprasorb X+PHMB covered with a foam dressing fixed with a retention bandage
Title The use of a HydroBalanced antimicrobial wound dressing in the debridement and management of an infected cannula site - a case study Download File
Author Susan Mason
Publication Poster Presentation, Harrogate Wounds UK 2011
Key Points A 6 year old child, severely immunocompromised with infected, necrotic cannula site. Wary of using a silver dressing on a child SuprasorbX+PHMB was used.
Title Reduction in SSI's of children undergoing cardiac surgery Download File
Author Witter et al
Publication EWMA May 2011
Key Points A 4 step plan was devised to reduce SSIs in this high risk group. The plan which included the use of Suprasorb X+PHMB achieved a significant reduction.

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