by Tom Graham | Apr 15, 2024
Topic One: Traditional Wound Care Products SIMPLE ISLAND DRESSING These dressings often comprise of an absorbent pad with an adhesive backing. They can absorb excess wound fluid, maintain a sterile environment, and provide a protective barrier against bacteria and...
by Tom Graham | Apr 15, 2024
Topic Four: Dressing Selection In order to make an informed decision about which wound care product to use for an individual wound, it is important to conduct a full patient and wound assessment. Morgan’s concept of an ‘ideal’ dressing is well documented and lists...
by Tom Graham | Apr 15, 2024
Topic Three: Evidence in Wound Care It is possible to conduct randomised controlled trials (RCT) for wound care products, but it is often challenging to do so. This is because each wound is unique and, therefore, should be treated individually. This makes it harder to...
by Tom Graham | Apr 15, 2024
Topic Two: Classification of Dressings As a rule of thumb, dressing materials can be divided into two categories: Traditional dressings Advanced dressings and wound care products Whereas most health care professionals are familiar with traditional dressing products...
by Tom Graham | Apr 15, 2024
Topic One: Classification of Advanced Wound Care Dressings The sheer variety of dressing types and therapies available within the classification of ‘advanced wound care’ means that some further classification needs to be applied for the non-specialist nurse to make...