Wound care Resources

Celia Muir and Lynne Watret give an overview of how to recognise Pyoderma Gangrenosum by using a structured assessment tool (TIME).
Celia Muir BSc, RGN, Clinical Nurse Specialist Dermatology, North Glasgow Division
Lynne Watret MN, MA, RGN, Clinical Nurse Specialist Tissue Viability Primary Care Division, Greater Glasgow Health Board.
Article accepted for publication: December 2005

Anne Walker gives a brief overview of Kerraboot® – an innovative solution to the management of long-term ulcers.
Anne Walker, Vascular Nurse Specialist, North Cumbria Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 8JG.
Article accepted for publication: November 2005

Topics:  Diabetes

Maureen Benbow gives an overview of the ethical issues that must be addressed when managing wounds. Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, HERC, RGN is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester.
Article accepted for publication: January 2006

Maureen Benbow gives an update on the use of VAC therapy for heavily exudating wounds in the community.
Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, HERC, RGN is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester, Chester.
Article accepted for publication: December 2005

Maureen Benbow discusses the need for holistic assessment of pain in patients with chronic wounds.
Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, HERC, RGN is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester.
Article accepted for publication: December 2005

Topics:  Pain mechanisms

Bernadine Wrobel & Beth Maryon describe a small scale study which looked at the incidence of MRSA infection in a busy London suburb.
Bernadine Wrobel, BSc (Hons), DN, RGN is Primary Care Team Leader/DN, Havering PCT.
Beth Maryon, SCPT, DN, RGN is Practice Development Support manager/DN, Havering PCT.
Article accepted for publication: January 2006

Sally Magson-Roberts reviews the evidence surrounding the use of tap water in wound cleansing in a bid to establish what current research suggests is safe and effective, thus ensuring quality patient care, whilst delivering a cost effective and equitable service.
Sally Magson-Roberts RGN, DN, BSc, Dip HE is a District Nursing Sister, Eastbourne Downs PCT.
Article accepted for publication: January 2006

Topics:  Tap water

Hanne Vogensen presents a case study which outlines the care of a Danish leg ulcer patient.
Hanne Vogensen, RN is a Tissue Viability Specialist, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
Article accepted for publication: June 2006

Topics:  Wound pain

Jacky Edwards gives an overview of burn wound management using maggots for wound debridement.Jacky Edwards, BSc (Hons) PGDE, DSPN, RGN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, South Manchester University Hospitals Trust.
Article accepted for publication: May 2006

Anna Gale gives an overview of the treatment of a non-healing past traumatic scar with cellulitis using Kerraboot®.
Anna Gale RGN Dip (HE), is a Community Staff Nurse, South West Dorset PCT.
Article accepted for publication: September 2006

Topics:  Wound management