Pressure ulcers and end of life care
Trudie Young presents an overview of how to manage and prevent pressure ulcers as part of end-of-life care. #TVNTV
Marjolin’s ulceration
Trudie Young advocates the need for a high index of suspicion to identify early this aggressive malignancy that can occur in scar tissue and chronic wounds. Read more about Marjolin’s ulceration in Wounds UK.
Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD): A clinical update
The aim of this webcast is to outline the causes, clinical presentation and management of the common conditions relating to Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD). Alison Parnham will discuss the potential implications that too much moisture can have on the skin. She will summarise the importance of assessment, introduce a simple classification tool for MASD, the S.M.A.R.T resource […]
ADVANCES IN IPC FOR HARD-TO-HEAL VENOUS ULCERS
Watch this important session on advances in Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) therapy for hard-to-heal venous ulcers. The session will include presentations from Dr Rhys Morris who will describe the physiological effects of IPC. Dr Jane Davies will introduce WoundExpress as a new technology and, to conclude, Karen Staines and Nicky Ivins will share case studies […]
Tips for using telemedicine
In association with the IWGDF, Dr Jaap van Netten provides practical tips for initiating telehealth and an easy-to-follow, 6-step prompt that you can use during tele-appointments. Resources: https://iwgdfguidelines.org/covid-19/#telehealth Covid-related talks, info is here: https://iwgdfguidelines.org/covid-19/
Fostering the patient–nurse partnership
Anita Kilroy-Findley chats about the importance of providing options within a successful patient-nurse partnership. #TVNTV
Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injury (MARSI): An avoidable harm.
The aim of the webcast is to raise awareness and give practical advice on medical-adhesive related skin injury (MARSI), with a focus on assessing patient risk and strategies for prevention. This includes the importance of a full assessment, decision-making based on the individual and their overall health and circumstances, tips for best practice, advice on product selection for […]
Improving confidence in compression hosiery
Lesley Newport discusses how compression hosiery, specifically Altiform and the Altipress 40 Leg Ulcer hosiery kits, can help patients who are suitable, willing and capable to self-care. Resources: https://www.urgostartplus.co.uk/our-hosiery-range
Assessing mental capacity in wound care – tips for good practice
Anita Kilroy-Findley offers guidance on mental capacity assessment and factors to consider when decisions on care and treatment are made in a patient’s best interests.
Practical tips for improving root cause analysis
Anita Kilroy-Findley offers advice for writing a root cause analysis — a systematic process for identifying the cause of pressure ulcers. #TVNTV
