UCS™ Debridement cloths
Gemma Davies describes how and when to use UCS Debridement Cloths, a sterile pre-moistened cloth, for mechanical debridement of wounds and surrounding skin. #TVNTV
Compression systems: JuxtaLite
JuxtaLite is an adjustable velcro compression device that can help support patients to self care, which is especially pertinent at the moment. Teresa Mitchell demonstrates how to use JuxtaLite and how it can be adjusted to support the individual patient needs. #TVNTV
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 […]
A safe first-line approach to managing skin tears
Tracy Vernon discusses a safe first-line approach to managing skin tears. Visit the URGO website here Download the skin tears best practice document here
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
Effective assessment and management of wound exudate
Professor Zena Moore discusses the importance of exudate management in wound healing. Related links and resources 1. Zetuvit® Plus Silicone Border; Made Easy 2. Consensus Document: Wound Exudate Effective Assessment and Management 3. Learn more about Zetuvit® Plus Silicone border 4. Learn more about Zetuvit® Plus Silicone 5. Visit the Hartmann preference centre #goingfurtherforhealth
Compression bandages in the management of venous leg ulcers
Caroline Dowsett describes the role of multi-component bandages, specifically UrgoKTwo, in the management of venous leg ulceration. Related links and resources Additional information on UrgoKTwo A comparison of interface pressures of three compression bandage systems Efficacy of two compression systems in the management of VLUs results of a European RCT
