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| Title |
Short stretch bandages |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton |
| Publication |
Infection UK 2000 |
| Key Points |
Explanation of 4LB, LS,SSB. Mobility Issues. Effectiveness and cost issues |
| Title |
A new cohesive short-stretch bandage and its application |
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| Author |
Jackie Hawkins |
| Publication |
BJN 2001 Vol:10 No.249-253 |
| Key Points |
Patient compliance. Non healing ulcer 4 months. Used 4 layer |
| Title |
Patient centred leg ulcer care |
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| Author |
Lin Hayward |
| Publication |
Nursing Times Jan 2002 - Vol: 98, No 2 |
| Key Points |
Treatment according to patient needs. Large Limb Eczema under padding. Ulcer for 3 months Used 4 LB |
| Title |
The treatment of venous ulceration in a young & fit man |
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| Author |
Sarah Cooper |
| Publication |
Irish Nurse February 2002. Scottish Nurse March 2002 |
| Key Points |
Leg Ulcers take 24-50% D/N time. Traumatic wound, wanted to wear shoes. No evidence of healing in 8 weeks. |
| Title |
Short stretch bandaging: a case history |
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| Author |
Deborah Ruff |
| Publication |
Nursing in Practice March 2002:87 |
| Key Points |
Use of correct assessment. Failure to heal. Arterial problems. |
| Title |
Actico: a short stretch bandage in venous leg ulcer management |
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| Author |
Clare Williams |
| Publication |
BJN March 2002 Vol:11 No:6 398-401 |
| Key Points |
Treating venous ulcers with short stretch bandages |
| Title |
Primary Lymphoedema: a case study |
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| Author |
Maureen Barrett |
| Publication |
JCN July 2002 Vol:16, Issue:7- 44-48 |
| Key Points |
Activa only company to provide support. Explanation of problems of bandaging limbs |
| Title |
Practical Issues in the management of superficial pre-tibial skin tears in the older person |
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| Author |
Lilian Bradley |
| Publication |
Nurse 2 Nurse Vol:03, Issue: 03 March 2003 |
| Key Points |
Skin thinning in elderly affect healing. Suturing, tulles and gauze can cause damage. Compression aids flap take and tissue repair. Full assessment is required |
| Title |
Factors that affect concordance with compression therapy |
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| Author |
Christine J Moffatt |
| Publication |
Journal of Wound Care Vol:13 No:7 July 2004 291-294 |
| Key Points |
Graduated Compression hosiery from Toe to Knee. Slippage can cause tissue damage. Slippage can be reduced by using cohesive bandages |
| Title |
Randomised trial of cohesive short stretch versus four-layer bandaging in the management of venous ulceration |
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| Author |
P.Franks, M.Moody, C.Moffatt, R.Martin, R.Blewett, E.Seymour, A.Hildreth, C Hourican, J Collins, A Heron, |
| Publication |
Tissue Repair and Regeneration 2004: 12; 157-162 |
| Key Points |
159 patients, 12 centres- Outcomes; ulcer closure 4 LB 68%, CSSB 73%. Mobility deficit did not affect healing with cohesive short stretch bandages |
| Title |
Quality of life in a short trial of short stretch versus four-layer bandaging in the management of chronic venous ulceration |
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| Author |
P J Franks, M Moody, C J Moffatt, J Patton, L Bradley , D Chaloner, J Stevens, C Lewis, |
| Publication |
Phlebology, RSM, Vol.19, No 2. 2004: 87-91 |
| Key Points |
With appropriate management healing outcomes are similar with the two systems and may slightly favour short stretch bandaging. The largest difference at 24 weeks was for energy (95%) in favour of CSSB |
| Title |
A reflection on the successful outcome of effective analgesia in a patient with a venous leg ulcer |
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| Author |
Maeve Coyle |
| Publication |
LUF Journal Issue 17 - Autumn 2003 |
| Key Points |
Case study : patient complained that 4LB system was hot malodorous and bulky and she could not wear normal shoes. Pain prevented her from sleeping and she was too tired to mobilise. Actico used on vascular surgeon's recommendation and after weeks QOL improved with reduction in pain, ulcer size and swelling |
| Title |
What I tell my patients about short-stretch bandaging |
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| Author |
Lesley Robinson |
| Publication |
British Journal of Dermatology Nursing 2004 Vol:8 No:3 |
| Key Points |
How Actico works. Application instructions for practitioners. Patient information. |
| Title |
Bandages-Where to begin |
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| 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 |
Empowering patients to take control of leg ulcer treatment through individualised management |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton, Ellie Lindsay |
| Publication |
Journal of Wound Care, Vol.19,No.5, May 2005:238-240 |
| Key Points |
Had tried various treatments over the years including 4 LB. Had been labelled non-compliant and slept in a chair. Referred to Leg Club. Bilaterial applied over paste bandages. |
| Title |
Cohesive Short-Stretch vs Four-Layer Bandages For Venous Leg Ulcers |
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| Author |
Nick Puffet, Lisa Martin, Meng Kiew Chow |
| Publication |
BJCN, June 2006; Vol.11; No.6: S6-11 |
| Key Points |
Cost, concordance, training, application. Literature reviews. No reference in venous Iit to cohesive short-stretch bandages. Costs in venous I were affected by training and application methods. 4 -layer bandages can be bulky, expensive, more time-consuming, painful, with increased risk of error. Cohesive short-stretch bandages - quicker to apply, safer, similar healing to four layer bandages, used on mixed aetiology and limited mobility. |
| Title |
A clinical audit of Actico cohesive short stretch bandages |
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| Author |
Anne Williams, Lymphoedema specialist |
| Publication |
Journal of Community Nursing, February 2006, 20 (2): pp4,6,8 & 10 |
| Key Points |
Soft pitting oedema responds well to multi layer short stretch bandages. Step by step palliative bandage guide. |
| Title |
Understanding compression therapy to achieve tolerance |
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| Author |
Alison Hopkins, Fran Warboys CNS, Tissue Viability |
| Publication |
Wounds-UK journal (2007) : 26 -34 |
| Key Points |
Bandage types, pressures, assessment, importance of padding, cahllenges and compression usage are discussed. |
| Title |
Leg Ulcer management in patients with chronic oedema |
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| Author |
Tracy Green Macmillan Lymphoedema Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Wounds Essentials (2007) Vol2: 46-58 |
| Key Points |
Chronic oedema is a common as leg ulcers. Fluctuating working and resting pressures found in inelastic bandages are required.Full leg bandaging and layering. |
| Title |
Treating Venous Ulceration |
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| Author |
E Frowen |
| Publication |
Journal of Community Nursing |
| Key Points |
Case study of a seventy year old lady with chronic circumferential bilateral leg ulcers for 8 years. History of cellulitis. Limited mobility. Actico reduced oedema where previous systems failed. |
| Title |
Hydrogel sheet dressings and short-stretch cohesive bandaging: case study |
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| Author |
Gail Powell Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
British Journal of Community Nursing 15(3 Supp): S42 - S46 (Mar 2010) |
| Key Points |
Case study of an 88 year old lady with 10 month history of a traumatic leg ulcer measuring 9cm x 6cm, 100% slough,VAS pain score 9/10. Terrible night pain reduced to 0/10 with Actico and Actiformcool. Leg ulcer healed. |
| Title |
ActiFast: a new tubular retention bandage |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
| Title |
A hydrogel that may help relieve sunburn and pain |
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| Author |
Eleanor Wilkinson |
| Publication |
Practise Nursing, 2004, Vol 15, No:11 565-567 |
| Key Points |
Actiformcool greatly reduced pain of sunburn when other dressings could not. |
| Title |
Caring for patients with leg ulcers and underlying vaculitic condition |
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| Author |
Margaret Armitage |
| Publication |
BJCN, Wound Care Dec 04, Vol 9 No 12: 516-22 |
| Key Points |
Painful leg ulcers in patients with vasculitis can be very debilitating. Actiformcool reduced wound pain and amount of analgesia required. |
| Title |
A small study in healing rates and symptoms control using a new sheet hydrogel dressing |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton TVCS |
| Publication |
Journal Wound Care, Vol 13, No 4, July 2004; 297-300 |
| Key Points |
Actiformcool reduced wound pain, absorbed exudate and encouraged healing. |
| Title |
Pain Management in Leg Ulcers using ActiFormCool |
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| Author |
Stephen Young, Sylvie Hampton |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Journal, Nov 2005 |
| Key Points |
To test the effectiveness of ActiFormCool on painful wounds and to establish what types of pain could be reduced by Actiformcool. |
| Title |
Use of a hydrogel dressing for management of a painful leg ulcer |
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| Author |
Ann Moody TVN |
| Publication |
BJCN, Vol.11; No.6: s12-17 June 2006 |
| Key Points |
AFC reduced the pain and managed the exudate and maceration. This allowed patient to tolerate compression. |
| Title |
Managing an extravasation wound in a premature infant |
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| Author |
Corene Tobin |
| Publication |
Wounds-UK Journal 2007 |
| Key Points |
Very small, 4 day old preterm baby (1.79Kg) with an extravasation injury to dorsum of left foot. Actiformcool relieved pain on infected wound treated by antibiotics. |
| Title |
Managing and treating chronic wound pain |
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| Author |
Val Douglas |
| Publication |
Practice Nursing (2007) 18 (6): 296-302 |
| Key Points |
Some wound care products and practices cause pain, practitioners should assess and attempt to manage pain. Actiformcool used on very painful ulcer, four hourly opiates could be stopped. |
| Title |
The autolytic debridement of venous leg ulcers |
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| Author |
Deborah Hofman |
| Publication |
Wound Essentials (2007), Wounds-UK, Vol 2: 68-73 |
| Key Points |
Types of devitalised tissue, debridement methods, moisture absorption, ActiFormcool very effective debrider |
| Title |
ActiGlide: A simple method of applying compression hosiery |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton TVCS, Eastbourne |
| Publication |
Journal of Wound Care, Vol.19, No.5, May 2005: 238-240 |
| Key Points |
36 nurses and 1164 patients in audit on applying hosiery. Actiglide encourages independence and reduces need for clinic visits. |
| Title |
Understanding Lymphoedema in Older People |
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| Author |
Linda Nazarko Twickenham |
| Publication |
Nursing and Residential care, June 2006, Vol.8, No.26; 254-8 |
| Key Points |
Lymphoedema often unrecognised and untreated. Bandages and compresssion hosiery for the condition available on drug tariff. |
| Title |
Primary Lymphoedema - A case study |
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| Author |
Maureen Barrett D/N |
| Publication |
JCN July 2002 Vol:16, Issue:7- 44-48 |
| Key Points |
Activa the only company to provide support. Explanation of problems of bandaging limbs. |
| Title |
Evaluation of ActiWrap: A new cohesive retention bandage. Cost effectiveness |
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| Author |
Kate Frase Staff Nurse |
| Publication |
British Journal of Nursing |
| Key Points |
Versatility. Ease of use. Cost Effectiveness. Stayed in place. Patient comfort. |
| Title |
Evaluation Dressings. Comparison of cohesive retention bandages |
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| Author |
Rachel Froude TVS Consultant |
| Publication |
Nurse2Nurse Volume 3 Issue 4 April 2003 |
| Key Points |
Ten subject studies on bandages. Selecting product.Actiwrap cost effective.No slippage. |
| Title |
Effectiveness in retention bandaging. Patient preference. Nurses preference. Cost effectiveness of total treatment including dressings |
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| Author |
Linda Campbell Practise Nurse |
| Publication |
Practise Nursing Feb 2002 Vol:15 No:2 97-98 |
| Key Points |
30 healthy patient study. Stayed in place for up to 7 days, easy to apply and remove, no skin sensitivities,reduction in dressing and bandage changes. |
| Title |
Preventing unnecessary suffering - an audit of a leg ulcer clinic |
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| Author |
Jenny Bentley Lecturer, Kings College, London |
| Publication |
Journal of Community Nursing 2001 Vol:6, No:3 136-142 |
| Key Points |
Compression hosiery is required to prevent leg ulcer recurrence.Patients liked the Activa BS range. |
| Title |
Hosiery to prevent venous thrombosis |
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| Author |
Hazel McCullough Care pathways facilitator |
| Publication |
B Journal of Practice Nursing 2001 - Vol:10, No:10: 427-428 |
| Key Points |
Risk factors, hosiery classification,recommendations for travellers. |
| Title |
Selecting & fitting Activa hosiery |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton TVS |
| Publication |
Nursing and Residential Care. August 2002 Vol:4 No:8 396-398 |
| Key Points |
Confusion exists between European and British Standard hosiery. General lack of training for nurses. |
| Title |
Redesigning the process of providing compression hosiery to patients attending hospital clinics |
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| Author |
M. Andrews, Orthotics Project Manager |
| Publication |
JWC. Vol 14, No.7, July 2005: 307-309 |
| Key Points |
Article highlighted problems with old system. Backing consultants. Activa shortlisted by working group.Activa's training support. |
| 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 |
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 |
New HydroBalanced wound dressing used in finger tips refractory wounds of scleroderma (SSc) patients |
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| Author |
Maino C, Pozzim R, Bernabo C, Galpiati M, Allevi E, Motta P, Manzocchin, Russo P - Italy |
| Publication |
EWMA Conference, Lisbon, May 2008 and Italian Journal |
| Key Points |
Suprasorb X - Clinical study of 15 patients Acute wounds, pain, healing, patient acceptance, skin protection, absorb and donate, reduction in dressing changes and ease of use, safety. |
| Title |
Effectiveness of a Biocellulose wound dressing (BWD) for the treatment of chronic venous leg ulcers; results of a single centre randomised study involving 24pts |
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| Author |
Alvarez, Patel M, Booker J, Markowitz L - USA |
| Publication |
EWMA Conference, Prague, 2006. Also in Ostomy Journal |
| Key Points |
Single centre, randomised study involving 24 patients. Suprasorb X - a biocellulose wound dressing |
| Title |
Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB): An Addendum to Current Topical Antimicrobials |
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| Author |
Mulder, GD Cavorsi, JP Lee, DK |
| Publication |
Wounds 2007;19(7):173-182 |
| Key Points |
Literature review advised that more evidence for silver efficacy is required and examined the effectiveness of gauze-based PHMB products. PHMB does not have a history of cytotoxicity. |
| Title |
PHMB action in a new wound dressing |
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| Author |
Kingsley et al |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Journal, 2009:Vol.5:No.7 |
| Key Points |
There is currently a rising prevalence of MRSA and much criticism around the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, and evidence of bacterial resistance to some antiseptics such as silver. Topical antimicrobials are probably the best way to reduce levels of bioburden in critically colonised wounds to facilitate wound healing. |
| Title |
PHMB to prevent wound infection |
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| Author |
Moore and Gray |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Journal, 2007:Vol.5,No.2 |
| Key Points |
Article reviews the evidence for efficacy and cost-effectiveness of anti-microbial dressings in the prevention of surgical site infections, when routinely used in standard wound care protocols. Multiple clinical papers reviewed. Definition and explanation given of the Infection Continuum. |
| Title |
PHMB the clinical evidence |
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| Author |
Deborah Glover and Gill Wicks |
| Publication |
Journal of Wound Care Supplement - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
Paper discussing the clinical evidence and the effectiveness of Suprasorb X+PHMB in reducing pain and infection. Paper gives concise literature reviews on clinical evidence and pain. 4 week evaluation on 15 patients using Suprasorb X+PHMB including non-healing wounds, history of recurrent infections, wounds with devitalised tissue requiring debridement. |
| Title |
PHMB: a well tolerated antiseptic with no reported toxic effects |
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| Author |
S Gilliver |
| Publication |
Journal of Wound Care Supplement - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
Aim to review the in vitro and in vivo evidence of Suprasorb X+PHMB on its safety, tolerability and efficacy. Also looks at cost savings in clinical practice. |
| Title |
Role of topical antimicrobials |
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| Author |
Georgina Gethin |
| Publication |
Journal of Wound Care Supplement - November 2009 |
| Key Points |
Gives explanation of the bioburden continuum and the role of bacteria in wounds within it. Gives recommendations on the best use of antimicrobials and describes the difference between antibiotics and antiseptics. |
| Title |
Bacterial Management in Modern Wound Care |
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| Author |
Martyn Butcher |
| Publication |
Wound Essentials, Volume 5, 2010;119-126 |
| Key Points |
Successful management of bacteria in the wound is a complex issue. The role of bacterial management is therefore of great importance, particularly for those with a compromised immune response. |
| Title |
Managing the 'at risk' patient: minimizing the risk of wound infection |
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| Author |
Trudie Young, Andrew Kingsley, Claire Acton |
| Publication |
British Journal of Nursing Supplement - November 2010 |
| Key Points |
Looking at patients deemed at risk of infection |
| Title |
A clinical audit of Suprasorb X+PHMB |
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| Author |
S Fumarola, M Butcher, P Cooper, D Gray, F Russell, S Stringfellow, M Bertram, K Duguid, G Pirie, |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Journal 2010, Vol.6, No.3 |
| Key Points |
Looking at efficacy of SuprasorbX+PHMB |
| Title |
The wound debrider: a new monofilament fibre technology |
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| Author |
Gilbert Haemmerle, Heinz Duelli, Martin Abel, Robert Strohal |
| Publication |
British Journal of Nursing |
| Key Points |
A prospective, blindly assessed pilot study using Debrisoft on 9 patients displaying biofilms, slough, necrotic tissue and hyperkeratosis |
| Title |
Clinical efficacy of a new monofilament fibre-containing wound debridement product |
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| Author |
Bahr S, Mustafi N et al |
| Publication |
Journal of Wound Care, Vol.20(5) May 2011 |
| Key Points |
Debrisoft evaluation of 60 patients with acute and chronic wounds needing debridement |
| Title |
Assessing the clinical performance of a new selective mechanical wound debridement product |
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| Author |
David Gray, Pam Cooper, Fional Russell, Sandra Stringfellow |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Journal, Vol.7(3) July 2011 |
| Key Points |
The paper presents the findings from 18 patients who were selected for a one-off treatment using this new method of debridement (Debrisoft). |
| Title |
Using Debrisoft for Wound Debridement |
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| Author |
Maureen Benbow , Senior Lecturer, University of Chester |
| Publication |
Journal of Community Nursing, Vol.25(5), Sept/Oct 2011 |
| Key Points |
Brief overview of methods of debridement and advantages of Debrisoft |
| Title |
Debridement Made Easy |
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| Author |
Vowden K, Vowden P |
| Publication |
Wounds UK Volume 7 Issue 4 November 2011 |
| Key Points |
Discussion of methods of debridement and their pros and cons |
| Title |
SuprasorbX+PHMB Made Easy |
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| Author |
Kingsley A, Kiernan M |
| Publication |
Wounds UK |
| Key Points |
How to treat infected wounds with SuprasorbX+PHMB |
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| Title |
Some simple solutions to wound debridement |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton |
| Publication |
Nursing and Residential Care,August 2011 |
| Key Points |
Review the methods of debridement suitable for nursing homes |
| Title |
Clinical evaluation of a PHMB impregnated biocellulose dressing on paediatric lacerations |
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| Author |
J.G. Alblas,1 PA, A. Andriessen,2 PA , PhD et al. |
| Publication |
Journal of wound care vol 2 0 , no 6 , june 2 0 1 1 |
| Key Points |
SuprasorbX+PHMB was used on 20 Dutch children with painful heel injuries from being caught in bicycle spokes. |
| Title |
A cohort study on the efficacy of a polyhexanide-containing biocellulose dressing in the treatment of biofilms in wounds |
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| Author |
E. Lenselink, RN, MA, A. Andriessen, PA , PhD |
| Publication |
Journal of wound care vol 2 0 , no 1 1 , Novemb er 2 0 1 1 |
| Key Points |
The results suggest that continuous application of SuprasorbX+PHMB reduced biofilm in the stagnating wounds in the study. |
| Title |
Comparison of PHMB-containing dressing and silver dressings in patients with critically colonised or locally infected wounds |
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| Author |
T. Eberlein et al. |
| Publication |
Journal of wound care vol 2 1 , no 1 , January 2 0 1 2 |
| Key Points |
Both SuprasorbX+PHMB were effective in reducing pain and bacterial burden. However, SuprasorbX+PHMB was significantly faster and better in removing the critical bacterial load. |
