Wound & Skin Care
We recognise that caring for wounds and skin can be a complex and uncertain process. Coloplast Professional helps to educate Healthcare professionals further through deeper knowledge, clinical evidence and on demand learning.
Find the resources you need
Knowledge
From wound assessment & exudate managment through to improving knowledge around infection & biofilm our knowledge section will help to educate and inform, providing clincal pathways for wound treatment.
E-learning
Access EWMA endorsed accredited e-learning for healthcare professionals within Wound and Skin Care.
Wound Assessment Tools
Clinical holistic tools and frameworks to support you to assess and manage all areas of the wound, including the periwound skin.
Training
E-learning modules, webinars, masterclasses, offline material and events – all designed for healthcare professionals working in your field.
Evidence
Keep up to date with the latest evidence - this section provides you with access to Patient cases, Clinical videos and Scientific publications.
Wound Care Products
Our Advanced Wound Care products with 3DFit technology effectively aid in the reduction of exudate pooling to manage the gap between the wound bed and dressing
There is a need to transform lives
Feedback from users of our products.
Norma
"It's an excellent dressing. It's so easy you can do it yourself. It gives you the independence to look after yourself".
Fleming
"The skin can within a short period of time be significantly damaged due to wound exudate. And exudate is highly painful. This means that absorption of exudate is the most essential for me as a patient"
Adem
"Now that the wound is healing, my quality of life has increased, and my wife can plan her work and free time as well"
Wilma
"You have to make the best of every situation. If this makes life easier then you should be pleased"
We aim to transform practice through Simplification
There are no standardised pathways for wound care treatment - this means that patients are subject to unwarranted variation.
Introducing the Coloplast 3 step Approach to transforming and simplifying wound care practice.
Assess, Prepare, Treat
ONPOS: Online Non-Prescription Ordering Service
ONPOS is the leading Non-Prescription Ordering Service in the UK. Coloplast has over 15 years experience of implementing this system across 90 NHS organisations.
Managing the Gap
Conventional foam dressings leave a gap between the dressing and the wound bed, which may increase the risk of exudate pooling 1, 2
Gaps create space for exudate pooling, which may lead to bacterial growth and the risk of infection.
Patient Self-Care and Supported Shared Care
Recent evidence suggests that up to 50% of patients are eligible for inclusion on a Self-care pathway optimising nursing resource management1
Wound aetiology
Pressure ulcers
A pressure ulcer is localised damage to the skin and the underlying soft tissue.
Leg ulcers
A venous leg ulcer (VLU) is an open skin wound, or lesion, and that shows little progress towards healing within 4-6 weeks of when it occurred.
Wound infection
A wound is considered infected when microorganisms that damage local tissue and delay wound healing are present.
Diabetic foot ulcers
A diabetic foot ulcer, also known as diabetic foot disease, is a localised injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, typically found below the ankle, in a person with diabetes.
Acute wounds
An acute wound is a sudden injury to the skin. Acute wounds can happen anywhere on the body. They range in depth from superficial scratches to deep, penetrating wounds.
Skin tears
Skin tears are often an un-diagnosed problem and prevalence as high as 41.5% have been reported in elderly care residents.
Understand different dressing types
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Glossary
Getting to grips with wound care terminology can sometimes take a little time, that's why we've pulled together some of the most common terms in an alphabetical list for your reference.
References
- Grothier, L., (2013). Reflections on the implementation of a Web based non-prescription ordering system. Wounds UK 9(2):51-5
Featured products
Alprep Pad
Alprep Pad is a two-in-one cleansing and debridement tool, rated by clinicians as effective and convenient to use. It is suitable for a wide variety of wounds including non-infected wounds, infected wounds or wounds with suspected biofilm.
Biatain® Silicone
Biatain Silicone with 3DFit Technology conforms to the wound bed, absorbs vertically, retains exudate. It reduces exudate pooling and thereby the risk of maceration and infection.
Biatain® Fiber
Biatain Fiber with HexaLock® Technology is the new gelling fiber for exuding wounds, including highly exuding wounds, sloughy wounds, and cavity wounds, including undermining.
Biatain® Silicone Ag
Biatain® Silicone Ag - superior absorption with sustained silver release for infected wounds. 3D foam structure for conformability to wound bed. Sustained silver release during the entire wear time (1). Gentle and secure fit. Intuitive use.
Biatain Contact
Biatain® Contact is a one-sided silicone contact layer offering improved contact for undisturbed wound healing. It can be used to overcome the challenges in the treatment of ulcers and chronic or acute lesions with various levels of exudate.
Biatain® Silicone Non-Border
Biatain® Silicone Non-Border consists of a soft and conformable polyurethane foam with a vapour permeable top film that is bacteria- and waterproof, a gentle and perforated silicone adhesive, and turquoise protective films.
Comfeel® Plus Transparent
Faster wound healing by sealing and protection of the wound Comfeel Plus Transparent is a thin and flexible hydrocolloid dressing.
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