March 2008 Volume 4 Issue 1

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Editorials
Free healthcare should be a reality on both sides of the pond
The epidemiology of heath-care associated infection

Research/Audit
A multinational survey of the assessment of pain when removing dressings
Using hue, saturation and intensity compared with three other pressure ulcer grading systems

Practice Development
Developing a non-clinical skill set for tissue viability
Sharp debridement of diabetic foot ulcers and the importance of meaningful informed consent

Education
A survey of nurses' and podiatrists'' attitudes. skills and knowledge of lower extremity wound care

Review
Critical colonisation of chronic wounds: microbial mechanisms

Product Review
ActivHeal range: responding to the needs of patients with complex wounds

Case Report
Allevyn used to treat a pre-tibial trauma wound in an older person

Debate
How can tissue viability input into care homes be improved?

Comment
Have maggots, will travel: reflections on my career

Leg Club update

Meeting reports