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Medical taping concept training available in the UK
Aneid pharmaceutical products are holding several medical taping concept training courses focusing on manual lymph drainage and complex physical therapy.
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Harrogate poster presentations from 2011 now online
Poster presentations from the annual Wounds UK Harrogate conference are now available for download from our Conference Posters section.
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Gain CPD hours at our free Advancements in Wound Management Roadshows
Wounds UK has developed a series of complimentary, half-day roadshows in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow, aimed at updating and reinforcing some of the most contemporary topics for wound care professionals, as well as showcasing some of the latest...
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How do CQUIN and the QIPP agenda fit with antimicrobial management best practice?
Symposium presentations
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Pressure care website updated with new free resources
The Wounds UK microsite, Pressure Area Care Essentials, has been updated to include new videos and articles for healthcare professionals working in care homes.
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Cavilon skin care products Made Easy
Skin breakdown is common and may herald a wide range of potentially serious and debilitating complications, such as the development or enlargement of open wounds and increased risk of infection. Among the most challenging and concerning causes of skin breakdown...
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Collagen dressings Made Easy
Collagen is a key component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and plays a critical role in all phases of wound healing. There are a number of advanced wound care dressings available that incorporate collagen to enhance wound bed preparation. Some comprise...
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Hydrocolloids in practice
Hydrocolloids are adhesive, pliable, absorbent and waterproof wound dressings that can provide an effective barrier to microorganisms. They create a moist wound environment, facilitate autolysis and promote granulation tissue formation (Fletcher et al, 2011)....
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