Generalities & stereotypes get us nowhere. Most young people are working their backside off trying to get through this pandemic. It hasn’t been easy on them either. People in all ages groups mess up -we’ve seen examples of that -but most people of all ages are doing their best
Don't forget, tomorrow at 7pm Maria Poole, National Clinical Strategy Manager and Alison Parnham, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Tissue Viability and Teaching Associate University of Nottingham are hosting our third and final webinar on Wound Hygiene and AQUACEL® Ag+.
Throwback Thursday to @WCTreport Product Live with Joy Tickle and Lisa Wood!
Lisa Wood, Senior Medical Affairs Specialist introduced our Superabsorber, ConvaMax™ - ideal for highly exuding wounds.
Request a free sample here: bit.ly/ConvaMaxSample#Wounds#woundcare
Heavily exuding wounds on your caseload?
ConvaMax™ creates an environment where skin integrity is maintained & wounds can heal effectively.
Contact your local representative for physical copies.
Request a sample or appointment today → bit.ly/ConvaMaxSample#superabsorber
During COVID 19 and social distancing, checking surfaces to aid pressure ulcer prevention is increasingly difficult.
Remind patients where possible to check cushions, examine mattresses and surface integrity to prevent pressure damage occurring.
#PressureUlcers#TimeisPressure
We are sponsoring session 2, Wed 29th, Defying hard-to-heal wounds with an early antibiofilm intervention strategy: Wound Hygiene.
A live session by Phil Bowler, VP Science & Technology and Dr Leanne Atkin, Vascular Nurse Consultant.
Sign up today → bit.ly/WoundsWeekSign…
Avelle™ NPWT System, the only NPWT system with the Hydrofiber® Technology you trust, globally proven and tested.
Watch how the Avelle™ NPWT Dressing is specially engineered to optimise NPWT and creates the ideal moist wound healing environment.
#LightsPressureAction
Generally, pressure ulcers appear over the major weight bearing parts of the body.
What are the most common places they can develop?
A. Hips
B. Elbows
C. Heels
D. Base of spine
E. All of the above
Let us know in the comments below! 👇
Today we're sharing our guide to support your patients to self-care with AQUACEL® Foam dressings.
We've created this resource for helping your patients self-care whilst isolating or social distancing.
Contact your local ConvaTec representative for a physical copy if necessary.
Does your case load include heavily exuding wounds?
ConvaMax™ combines high absorption & retention of excess exudate contributing to improved skin integrity.
Contact your local representative for physical copies.
Request a sample or appointment → bit.ly/ConvaMaxSample
Have you had the chance to check out our latest Product of the Month? If not, we have all the information for you, right here on the Wound Care Today journal, simply follow the link and read more: woundcare-today.com/journals/issue…@ConvaTecWoundUK
Wounds UK is supporting the TVS and industry partners in the Stop the Pressure Campaign 2020. To help define the nature of the educational materials produced, visit ow.ly/H5dn50Agwie and fill in their short survey. You’ll be entered into a prize draw for a £50 Voucher.
Further drop in patients with #Covid19 in hospitals this morning - 9 patients now in ICU (it was 11 yesterday) and 31 patients in hospital with the virus (it was 37 yesterday). Progress.
The goal of debridement is to remove/minimise all unwanted materials, even if some healthy tissue is also removed.
A variety of debridement methods can be used, from intensive methods to mechanical debridement.
Find out more > bit.ly/WoundHygiene#WoundHygiene#HardToHeal
Here is some guidance on the use of DuoDERM® Extra Thin™.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your local ConvaTec representative for support.
#PPE#DuoDERM#PressureInjuries
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