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
