Many patients with chronic wounds will develop infection (Landis et al, 2007; Sibbald et al, 2011). Worldwide consensus on the specific use of silver antimicrobials recommends that silver dressings should be used initially for a ‘two-week challenge’ (Wounds International, 2012). Sixteen...
Chronic wounds often present with excessive exudate production, which must be managed appropriately to avoid physiological and psychological effects for the patient and their wound. BIOSORBTM Gelling Fibre Dressing (Systagenix) is a soft, conformable, non-woven dressing that has shown high levels...
Foot ulceration is the most common complication associated with those living with diabetes. Total contact casting (TCC) is regarded as the gold standard offloading method in aiding rapid healing of neuropathic plantar foot ulcers, and numerous studies and papers indicate its effectiveness. Several...
