Sylvie Hampton, Dr Steve Young and Andy Kerr discuss the treatment of sinus wounds
Sylvie Hampton MA, BSc (Hons), DpSN, RGN is a Tissue Viability Consultant
Dr Steve Young BSc, PhD
Andy Kerr RGN, DipN is a Tissue Viability Consultant, Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre
Article accepted for publication: March 2008
Maureen Benbow discusses a case study of a man affected by necrotising fasciitis
Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, RGN, HERC, Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: March 2008
Elizabeth Haidar discusses the role of the advanced nurse practitioner and learning acquisition of clinical assessment skills and prescribing on a patient in general practice.
Elizabeth Haidar MSc, BSc (Hons), RN is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Birmingham
Article accepted for publication: April 2008
Irene Speding gives an overview of a case study using VAC therapy in the community
Irene Speding BSc (Hons), RGN, DN Cert, Dip Diabetes/Stoma Care is a Tissue Viability Nurse, South of Tyne & Wear NHS Trust serving Gateshead & Sunderland PCT
Article accepted for publication: January 2008
Acknowledgements:
With thanks to Christine Morris, clinical education specialist for her help and advice and KCI Medical for help in preparing the manuscript.
Ian Pomfret introduces a new series of continence articles. In this first article, he discusses the pro’s and cons of indwelling catheterisation
Ian Pomfret SRN, DN Cert, PWT, District Continence Adviser, Central Lancashire PCT
Article accepted for publication: May 2008
Keith Cutting discusses the renaissance of honey as a therapeutic agent in wound management
Keith F Cutting MN, RN, Dip N, Cert Ed. Principal lecturer Tissue Viability. Buckinghamshire New University
