December 2007 Volume 3 Issue 4

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Editorials
The importance of a patient-centred approach
The fight is on to protect investment in tissue viability
Global gathering will give wound healers one voice

Research/Audit
A retrospective review linking diarrhoea to pressure wounds
The effect of specialist footwear on the quality of life of patients with lower leg ulcers

Practice Development
Recalcitrant leg ulcers and the risk of cancerous degeneration
How to diagnose and treat haemorrhagic skin necrosis
How measuring leg ulcers can empower and motivate

Review
Pressue ulcer risk during the perioperative period focusing on surgery duration and hypothermia
Skin adhesives and their role in wound dressings

Education
A reflection on the progress of wound care education
Care Home Support System: providing tissue viability advice in the independant sector
A review of leg ulcer modules at four UK Universities

Product Review
Exsudex: another means of managing exudate
An evaluation of the efficact of Cutimed Sorbact in different types of non-healing wounds
Interim report on a study to assess the effectiveness and improved fluid uptake of new Allevyn

Case Report
Novel use of VAC therapy in a patient with lymphocele following varicose surgery
Using a soft soft silicone dressing (Mepiform) to prevent scarring in an acute traumatic wound
Treating a non-healing diabetic foot ulcer using Acticoat Moisture Control an the Lean improvement technique

Debate
Accountability in the multidisciplinary team

Comment
Are we all properly qualified to prescribe wound care
Why is pain management for chronic wounds so neglected?

TVNA policy

Leg Club update

Meeting reports