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What is a wound?
‘A wound by true definition is a breakdown in the protective function of the skin; the loss of continuity of epithelium, with or without loss of underlying connective tissue (i.e. muscle, bone, nerves) following injury to the skin or underlying tissues/ organs caused by surgery, a blow, a cut, chemicals, heat/ cold, friction/ shear force, pressure or as a result of disease, such as leg ulcers or carcinomas.’1
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Short educational videos
You can get a quick deep-dive into the basics of wound management. They contain practical guidance and tips for your clinical practice.
Wound Preparation
Wound preparation is a crucial step in wound management1. Proper wound preparation will lead to faster healing and improved patient care1.
![Wound assessment and management](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/wound-assessment-tiles.jpg)
Wound assessment
Access wound assessment tools and the importance of a structured approach to your wound management plan.
![Wound healing](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/wound-healing-tiles.jpg)
Wound healing
Wound healing is the physiological process the body uses to replace and restore damaged tissue.
![Infection and biofilm](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/infection-and-biofilm.jpg)
Infection and biofilm
A wound is considered infected when microorganisms that damage local tissue and delay wound healing are present.
![Dressing solutions](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/dressing-solutions.jpg)
Dressing solutions
Products that assist healthcare professionals and patients with a complete wound healing cycle: from start to finish.
Wound types
Gain a more in depth knowledge around wound aetiolgies, what causes them and respective treatment options.
![Pressure ulcers](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/wound-types-master/pressure-ulcers/deep-tissue-day-10.png)
Pressure ulcers
A pressure ulcer is localised damage to the skin and the underlying soft tissue.
![Venous and Arterial ulcers](/contentassets/08017716a0484bbd98121fd46f2132a9/venous-arterial-leg-ulcer.png)
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](/contentassets/29a173c6f72a4b75ad1db33042900cef/wound-infection.png)
Wound infection
A wound is considered infected when microorganisms that damage local tissue and delay wound healing are present.
![Diabetic foot ulcers](/contentassets/40eb274726554de4945fb492280b8ce0/dfu.png)
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](/contentassets/1dc7deb27a0f4237aa535c7046370ddd/surgical-wounds.png)
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](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/skin-tears.jpg)
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
![Patient cases](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/patient-case-tile-grey-.png)
Patient cases
Learn more about wound and skin care management with our library of diverse patient cases. In our library you will find a broad collection of patient cases from all over the world. Patient cases is a great way to share best practice and develop your expertise in managing and treating wound and skin care conditions.
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.
![Pressure Ulcer Pathway](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/wound-types-master/pressure-ulcers/pressure-ulcer-pathway.png)
Pressure Ulcer Pathway
Using the Coloplast 3 Step Approach, we've broken down the process for Assessing, Preparing and then treating a Pressure Ulcer into a simplified pathway.
![Venous Leg Ulcer Pathway](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/clinical-pathways/leg-ulcer-pathway.jpg)
Venous Leg Ulcer Pathway
Using the Coloplast 3 Step Approach, we've broken down the treatment process for Assessing, Preparing and then treating a venous leg ulcer into a simplified pathway.
![Wound Infection Pathway](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/course-cards-images/wound-infection-pathway.jpg)
Wound Infection Pathway
Using the Coloplast 3 Step Approach, we've broken down the pathway for Assessing, Preparing and then treating wound infection into a simplified pathway.
![Foot Ulcer Pathway](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/clinical-pathways/foot-ulcer-pathways.jpg)
Foot Ulcer Pathway
Using the Coloplast 3 Step Approach, we've broken down the pathway for Assessing, Preparing and then treating foot ulcers into a simplified pathway.
![Wound Preparation Pathway](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/clinical-pathways/wound-prep-pathway.jpg)
Wound Preparation Pathway
Using the Coloplast 3 Step Approach, we've simplified the barriers to healing with our wound preparation pathway
![Skin Tear Pathway](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/clinical-pathways/skin-tear-pathways.jpg)
Skin Tear Pathway
Using the Coloplast 3 Step Approach, we've simplified the barriers to healing with our skin tear pathway.
![Antimicrobial Stewardship Pathway](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/microsites/hartlepool--stockton-health/anti-microbial-stewardship-pathway.png)
Antimicrobial Stewardship
The term ‘Antimicrobial Stewardship’ is defined as ‘an organisational or healthcare-system-wide approach to promoting and monitoring judicious use of antimicrobials to preserve their future effectiveness’.
Educational Modules
![Module 1 - Introduction to Wound Care](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/microsites/hartlepool--stockton-health/introduction-to-wound-care.jpg)
Module 1 - Introduction to Wound Care
![Module 2 - Skin Integrity](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/microsites/hartlepool--stockton-health/module-2-skin-integrity.jpg)
Module 2 - Skin Integrity
![Module 3 - Moist Wound Healing](/contentassets/8583276b861d4a4bbbcf97d57f2cc815/module-3-moist-wound-healing.jpg)
Module 3 - Moist Wound Healing
![Module 4 - Wound Assessment](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/microsites/hartlepool--stockton-health/module-4-wound-assessment.jpg)
Module 4 - Wound Assessment
![Module 5 - Wound Preparation](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/microsites/hartlepool--stockton-health/module-5-wound-preparation.jpg)
Module 5 - Wound Preparation
Bitesize videos
![Pressure ulcers - bite sized educational module](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/pressure-ulcer-bitesize.jpg)
Pressure ulcers - educational module
![Holistic Approach in Assessing Wounds](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/wound-assessment.png)
Wound Assessment - education module
![Venous Leg Ulcers - education module](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/venous-leg-ulcers-bitesize.png)
Venous Leg Ulcers - education module
![Wound Infection - educational module](/globalassets/hcp/coloplast-professional/wound-care-pages/wound-infection-bitesize.png)
Wound Infection - educational module
How to apply and remove Biatain® Silicone
Biatain® Silicone Square
Biatain Silicone Multishape
Biatain® Silicone Heel
Biatain Silicone Sacral Small
Biatain Silicone Sacral Large
References
- Wounds UK. (2013). Effective debridement in a changing NHS: a UK consensus: London. 2. Wilcox, J. R., Carter, M. J. and Covington, S. (2013). Frequency of Debridements and Time to Heal: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 312 744 Wounds. JAMA Dermatology, 149(9): 1050-1058.