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.

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Wound Preparation

Wound preparation is a crucial step in wound management1. Proper wound preparation will lead to faster healing and improved patient care1.

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Wound assessment and management

Wound assessment

Access wound assessment tools and the importance of a structured approach to your wound management plan.

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Wound healing

Wound healing

Wound healing is the physiological process the body uses to replace and restore damaged tissue.

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Exudate management

Exudate management

What is exudate and how does it impact wound healing?

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Wound types

Wound types

View different wound types and how to identify them, as well as treatment pathways and management techniques.

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Infection and biofilm

Infection and biofilm

A wound is considered infected when microorganisms that damage local tissue and delay wound healing are present.

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Dressing solutions

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.

Understand pressure ulcers
Pressure ulcers

Pressure ulcers

A pressure ulcer is localised damage to the skin and the underlying soft tissue.

Understand leg ulcers
Venous and Arterial ulcers

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.

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Wound infection

Wound infection

A wound is considered infected when microorganisms that damage local tissue and delay wound healing are present.

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Diabetic foot ulcers

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.

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Acute wounds

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.

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Skin tears

Skin tears

Skin tears are often an un-diagnosed problem and prevalence as high as 41.5% have been reported in elderly care residents.

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Patient cases

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.

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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
  1. 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.

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