Our #TuesdayTeaser is back!
Debridement is necessary to physically removing biofilm, devitalised tissue, debris and organic matter.
Which of the following methods is biological debridement?
(A) Ultrasonic
(B) Surgical
(C) Larval
Let us know in the comments below 👇
Members of staff at #ConquestHospital raised funds to place a bench overlooking the Lagoon, as a lasting tribute to the hardworking NHS staff during the Covid-19 pandemic bit.ly/2AT7TUi
ConvaTec is supporting a walk around the world – virtually! As part of our support and sponsorship of the @SAWCMeeting, we are encouraging healthcare professionals to participate in the Walk for Wellness Summer Challenge WALKFORWELLNESS.WALKERTRACKER.COM#wellness#woundcare
Struggling to unwind after your shift?
Our latest ConvaTec InTouch guides you through the best ways to unwind.
Join our very own Rhian, as she guides you through short yoga classes on Facebook → bit.ly/WholeWellbeing…
Find more links below👇
#Wellbeing#ConvaTecInTouch
Our Product of the Month for June is AQUACEL® Ag+, an innovative dressing range that has been specifically designed to disrupt and destroy biofilm to help progress hard-to-heal wounds.
Learn more about the product here: woundcare-today.com/journals/issue…
Did you know 5.5% of wounds among all ages are skin tears?
These traumatic, painful wounds make up as much as 20% of wounds in the elderly and legs are one of the most common location.
Learn how FoamLite™ ConvaTec dressings can help here > bit.ly/FoamLiteCVT#SkinTears
AQUACEL® Ag+ is featured by @WCTreport as their Product of the Month.
Biofilm is the primary cause of infection and is present in 78% of hard-to-heal wounds.
Learn more about AQUACEL® Ag+ dressings here → bit.ly/WCTAQUACELag
Does your caseload include patients with wounds that are self isolating?
ConvaMax™ could provide you with longer wear time because of its high absorbency & high retention.
Now available on the Drug Tariff.
Learn about ConvaMax™ here → bit.ly/convamax
In the recent International wound hygiene consensus document", Dr Murphy PhD RN WOCC (C), suggests 'chronic' doesn't promote a sense of urgency to take action & tackle biofilm that is delaying wound healing.
Learn why here → bit.ly/WoundHygiene#BeSureinFour#HardtoHeal
Do your patients need information about changing their AQUACEL™ Extra dressing at home whilst self-isolating?
This guide will illustrate how to safely apply AQUACEL™ Extra dressing to their wound.
If you require a physical copy contact your local ConvaTec representative.
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