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Best practice statements

The use of compression therapy for peripheral oedema: considerations in people with heart failure

Active treatment of non-healing wounds in the community

3 November 2022

Holistic management of venous leg ulceration (second edition)

3 November 2022

Management of cavity wounds in practice

The aim of this document is to increase clinicians’ knowledge and confidence and, ultimately, improve outcomes for patients with cavity wounds

Principles of wound management in paediatric patients (Second Edition)

This updated resource seeks to explain the application of wound care knowledge in paediatric patients.

7 November 2024

Primary and secondary prevention in lower leg wounds

The aim is to provide all clinicians with the tools to identify individuals at risk of developing lower limb wounds, and to prevent – or minimise –

13 September 2024

Effectively assessing ABPI in leg ulcer patients

A group of experts convened to develop this Best Practice Statement to help guide clinicians using automated ABPI devices for patients with VLUs.

9 September 2024

Development of a wound care formulary using clinical evidence and ensuring effective change management

24 October 2023

Personalised self-care for people with venous leg ulcers: a toolkit for change

8 September 2023

The use of compression therapy for peripheral oedema: considerations in people with heart failure

Active treatment of non-healing wounds in the community

3 November 2022

Holistic management of venous leg ulceration (second edition)

3 November 2022

Management of cavity wounds in practice

The aim of this document is to increase clinicians’ knowledge and confidence and, ultimately, improve outcomes for patients with cavity wounds

Principles of wound management in paediatric patients (Second Edition)

This updated resource seeks to explain the application of wound care knowledge in paediatric patients.

7 November 2024

Primary and secondary prevention in lower leg wounds

The aim is to provide all clinicians with the tools to identify individuals at risk of developing lower limb wounds, and to prevent – or minimise –

13 September 2024

Case studies

A targeted approach to complex wounds: a case study evaluation

26 February 2013

The use of skin barrier films in patients with moisture lesions: clinical evaluation of LBF No Sting Barrier Film

26 February 2013

A next generation foam AQUACEL® Foam Dressing

26 February 2012

Alprep® Pad for wound bed preparation: Case Series Supplement

Case series evaluation: Preserving skin integrity using the CliniMed range

Case series: Using NATROX® Oxygen Wound Therapy in the management of diabetic foot ulcers

1 November 2019

Case series evaluation: Using SILVERCEL® Non–Adherent in wound infections

26 February 2014

Case series evaluation: ACTISORB Silver 220 in practice

26 February 2014

Use of a cellulose PHMB dressing in clinical practice

26 February 2014

A targeted approach to complex wounds: a case study evaluation

26 February 2013

The use of skin barrier films in patients with moisture lesions: clinical evaluation of LBF No Sting Barrier Film

26 February 2013

A next generation foam AQUACEL® Foam Dressing

26 February 2012

Alprep® Pad for wound bed preparation: Case Series Supplement

Case series evaluation: Preserving skin integrity using the CliniMed range

Case series: Using NATROX® Oxygen Wound Therapy in the management of diabetic foot ulcers

1 November 2019

Consensus documents

Consensus Document: Compression therapy for pharmacy teams

5 November 2021

Redefining and demystifying offloading for diabetes foot care

Wound care and dressing selection for pharmacy teams

25 February 2021

Demystifying infection in the diabetic foot

This consensus can help increase the confidence of frontline HCPs and workers in identifying a DFI, and confidently escalating the case to specialists.

6 November 2024

Prevention and early identification of lower limb skin injuries: The role of the podiatrist

Maintaining lower limb skin health is key, especially for at-risk groups. Podiatrists are crucial in injury detection and prevention through an MDT approach

31 October 2024

Practical issues in applying compression garments and wraps for management of lymphoedema

This consensus document is two-fold: to bust lymphoedema myths and share practical tips for practitioners to use in their daily practice.

Improving offloading for the foot in diabetes: Use of total contact casting in practice

The guidance in this consensus document is designed to equip clinicians to deal confidently with using TCC in practice.

9 September 2024

Malignant wounds: Management in practice

A group of experts met to discuss what information was needed to aid practice and potentially improve patient quality of life.

9 September 2024

Prevention, identification and management of Surgical Wound Dehiscence (SWD)

16 October 2023

Consensus Document: Compression therapy for pharmacy teams

5 November 2021

Redefining and demystifying offloading for diabetes foot care

Wound care and dressing selection for pharmacy teams

25 February 2021

Demystifying infection in the diabetic foot

This consensus can help increase the confidence of frontline HCPs and workers in identifying a DFI, and confidently escalating the case to specialists.

6 November 2024

Prevention and early identification of lower limb skin injuries: The role of the podiatrist

Maintaining lower limb skin health is key, especially for at-risk groups. Podiatrists are crucial in injury detection and prevention through an MDT approach

31 October 2024

Practical issues in applying compression garments and wraps for management of lymphoedema

This consensus document is two-fold: to bust lymphoedema myths and share practical tips for practitioners to use in their daily practice.

How to guides

How to guide: Selecting a support surface

How to guide: NPWT in the Community

How to guide: Managing high exudate wounds

The role of HydroClean® advance in facilitating autolytic debridement

5 September 2021

Pressure ulcer management

Effective compression therapy

Meeting CQUIN targets: effective dressing selection

Meeting CQUIN targets: Improving the assessment of wounds

Flivasorb & Flivasorb Adhesive

How to guide: Selecting a support surface

How to guide: NPWT in the Community

How to guide: Managing high exudate wounds

The role of HydroClean® advance in facilitating autolytic debridement

5 September 2021

Pressure ulcer management

Effective compression therapy

Made Easy

Made Easy: Emollients

Made Easy: Curea Dressings

Made Easy: Curea Dressings (German version)

Made Easy: Surgical site infections in Caesarean section wounds

Although considered to be the most common and safe surgery in women, complications are well documented including surgical site infection

Made Easy: Repositioning for pressure ulcer prevention

Made Easy: Flaminal® for lower limb wounds

Made Easy: Foot care and skin integrity

10 October 2023

Made Easy: TVLC Online Capability Framework

3 November 2022

Made Easy: Emollients

Made Easy: Curea Dressings

Made Easy: Curea Dressings (German version)

Made Easy: Surgical site infections in Caesarean section wounds

Although considered to be the most common and safe surgery in women, complications are well documented including surgical site infection

Made Easy: Repositioning for pressure ulcer prevention

Making the case

Making the Case: Total Barrier Protection

8 December 2017

Making the Case: Avelle

16 November 2017

Making the Case: ActivHeal

15 November 2017

Making the Case: MEDI DERMA-PRO Foam & Spray Incontinence Cleanser and Skin Protectant Ointment

Making the Case: PICO™ Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT) in non-healing wounds

Making the Case: CCOMS

27 February 2023

Making the case: Eclypse® Superabsorbent Dressings

26 February 2021

Making the case: Woundexpress

Making the case: MESI ABPI MD

23 October 2018

Making the Case: Total Barrier Protection

8 December 2017

Making the Case: Avelle

16 November 2017

Making the Case: ActivHeal

15 November 2017

Making the Case: MEDI DERMA-PRO Foam & Spray Incontinence Cleanser and Skin Protectant Ointment

Making the Case: PICO™ Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT) in non-healing wounds

Making the Case: CCOMS

27 February 2023

Explained series

Explained: Barrier Products

5 November 2021

Explained: Exudate

Explained: Therapeutic compression

Explained: Non-medicated wound dressings

3 November 2022

Explained: Leg washing and periwound care

3 November 2022

Explained: Emollients

4 September 2022

Explained: Barrier Products

5 November 2021

Explained: Exudate

Explained: Therapeutic compression

Explained: Non-medicated wound dressings

3 November 2022

Explained: Leg washing and periwound care

3 November 2022

Patient partnership

Patient Partnership: You and your ReadyWrap

15 January 2016

Patient Partnership: Juxtacures and you

10 January 2016

Patient Partnership: Living with a leg ulcer

10 January 2016

Total Contact Cast

21 October 2024

CliniSorb®: Helping to reduce odour from your wound

How to get the most out of your leg ulcer treatment

Custom-fit compression: made to fit your individual needs

Patient Partnership: Chronic Oedema

10 January 2017

Patient Partnership: You and your ReadyWrap

15 January 2016

Patient Partnership: Juxtacures and you

10 January 2016

Patient Partnership: Living with a leg ulcer

10 January 2016

Total Contact Cast

21 October 2024

CliniSorb®: Helping to reduce odour from your wound

How to get the most out of your leg ulcer treatment

Supplements

UrgoStart Plus in real life

26 October 2020

Capability Framework For Integrated Diabetic Lower Limb Care: A User’s Guide

Mepilex Border dressing: For the effective management of exuding wounds

Supporting Shared Decision-Making to achieve concordance: Strategies for shared decision-making

Alprep® Pad for wound bed preparation: Case Series Supplement

Patient journey: Oedema

3 November 2022

UrgoStart Plus in real life

26 October 2020

Capability Framework For Integrated Diabetic Lower Limb Care: A User’s Guide

Mepilex Border dressing: For the effective management of exuding wounds

Supporting Shared Decision-Making to achieve concordance: Strategies for shared decision-making

Alprep® Pad for wound bed preparation: Case Series Supplement

Patient journey: Oedema

3 November 2022

Quick guides

Quick Guide: Immediate and necessary care for lower limb wounds

24 October 2023

Quick Guide: Flaminal®, A versatile solution to reduce the risk of infection in acute and chronic wounds

23 October 2023

Quick Guide: Introducing Wound Balance

23 October 2023

Quick Guide: Primary and secondary prevention in lower leg wounds

There is a need for a change of mindset that focuses on primary and secondary prevention of lower limb wounds, rather than management, to improve patient qu

Quick Guide: Improving offloading for the foot in diabetes – Use of Total Contact Casting in practice

Optimal offloading will stimulate the healing process and reduce injurious forces at an ulcerated site.

7 November 2024

Quick Guide: Cutimed® Sorbion® in practice

23 October 2024

Quick Guide: Cutimed® Sorbact® and antimicrobial stewardship

Quick Guide: Development of a wound care formulary using clinical evidence and ensuring effective change management

Quick Guide: Personalising best practice compression option: ReadyWrap®, The solution for simple compression

24 October 2023

Quick Guide: Immediate and necessary care for lower limb wounds

24 October 2023

Quick Guide: Flaminal®, A versatile solution to reduce the risk of infection in acute and chronic wounds

23 October 2023

Quick Guide: Introducing Wound Balance

23 October 2023

Quick Guide: Primary and secondary prevention in lower leg wounds

There is a need for a change of mindset that focuses on primary and secondary prevention of lower limb wounds, rather than management, to improve patient qu

Quick Guide: Improving offloading for the foot in diabetes – Use of Total Contact Casting in practice

Optimal offloading will stimulate the healing process and reduce injurious forces at an ulcerated site.

7 November 2024

Quick Guide: Cutimed® Sorbion® in practice

23 October 2024

Videos

Wounds UK Harrogate Free Papers 2018 (4)

6 November 2018

Using best practice to treat wound infection

6 November 2018

Best Practice for Venous Leg Ulcer Management

5 November 2018

Challenging clinical judgement: Infection versus inflammation

12 February 2020

Patient Involvement — the big reveal

28 November 2019

Antimicrobial stewardship — what it means in tissue viability

6 November 2018

Wounds UK Harrogate Free Papers 2018 (1)

6 November 2018

Wounds UK Harrogate Free Papers 2018 (2)

6 November 2018

Wounds UK Harrogate Free Papers 2018 (3)

6 November 2018

Wounds UK Harrogate Free Papers 2018 (4)

6 November 2018

Using best practice to treat wound infection

6 November 2018

Best Practice for Venous Leg Ulcer Management

5 November 2018

Challenging clinical judgement: Infection versus inflammation

12 February 2020

Patient Involvement — the big reveal

28 November 2019

Antimicrobial stewardship — what it means in tissue viability

6 November 2018

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