Edwin Chamanga discusses how one community health service is improving pressure ulcer prevention and treatment by means of accurate pressure ulcer assessments, documentation and implementation of innovative ideas
Edwin Chamanga RGN, MSc is a Tissue Viability Nurse, Tissue Viability Service, City & Hackey NHS, London
Article accepted for publication: March 2011
Maureen Benbow briefly considers different methods of wound debridement and focuses on the advantages associated with a novel, alternative method of debridement.
Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, RGN, HERC is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: July 2011
Jacky Edwards presents a practical guide to management of minor burn injuries to ensure their management is timely and effective.
Jacky Edwards RGN, DPSN, BSc (Hons), PGDE is a Burns Nurse Consultant, Burn Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester.
Article accepted for publication: February 2011
Maureen Benbow discusses some basic strategies for dressing wounds and tips for dressing the more difficult to dress wounds located in awkward places, their correct application, maintenance and removal.
Maureen Benbow RGN, is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester.
Article accepted for publication: July 2011