FWLHD launches chronic wound care clinic
29 November, 2024The launch follows a 20-week trial that provided patients with vital wound and stoma care, management and education.
Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border
06 August, 2024Zetuvit Plus, the superabsorbent dressing said to be known for exudate management, now comes with a silicone layer and border — Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border.
Driving innovation in wound care
02 August, 2024 by Jeff Antcliff, Chief Executive, Wounds AustraliaWound care is an incredibly exciting, ever-evolving area of health care.
CALHN, UniSA exercise trial to speed up wound healing
17 July, 2024Around 20,000 Australians with diabetes-related foot ulcers could benefit from a new project trialling a supervised exercise program to speed up wound healing.
Common pets behind 12,000 injury hospitalisations: AIHW
15 March, 2024Cats and dogs, the most common domestic pets in Australia, were responsible for over half (53%) of all injury hospitalisations related to contact with animals in 2021–22.
BlastX: An antimicrobial biofilm wound gel innovation
19 April, 2023BlastX is a thick white hydrogel for use in all types of wounds including burns, surgical wounds, ulcers, pressure injuries, skin tears and grafts.
A bioengineered alternative to wound healing
12 April, 2023In Australia, around 60,000 people undergo skin flap harvesting surgery to treat difficult-to-heal wounds.
SmartTab Dressing Pack
04 April, 2023Multigate SmartTab Dressing Packs have been assessed by ANTT as supporting effective Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT), and are also climate neutral.
Sentry Medical Senturian Skin Tear Pack
04 April, 2023Sentry Medical's Senturian Skin Tear Pack is an all-in-one sterilised wound care solution designed to aid in rapid assessment and treatment of skin tears among aged care residents.
Wound management: Skin Tear Pack Study
03 April, 2023The original concept for the skin tear pack came through the collaboration of the Sentry Medical Team with Key Opinion Leaders in aged care and wound management.
E-bandage speeds healing by 30%, alerts clinicians to issues
27 February, 2023The wireless, battery-free device also actively monitors the healing process and then harmlessly dissolves into the body after it is no longer needed.
Whiteley, Ampcontrol in $5.6m chronic wounds partnership
24 January, 2023Ampcontrol is teaming up with Whiteley Corporation for chronic wounds research after receiving a $5.6 million grant through the CRC-P program.
Reducing pressure injury risks during patient transport
18 November, 2022 by Mansi GandhiThe Clinical Excellence Commission has released a new resource — Guiding principles for pressure injury prevention and management during patient transport.
Tackling Potentially Preventable Hospitalisations in Wound Care
05 October, 2022The ongoing burden placed upon Hospital and Health systems due to the Covid-19 pandemic has brought the importance of employing strategies for the prevention of Hospitalisation wherever possible into focus like never before.
Wounds Australia Conference — keynote speakers announced
27 July, 2022After a temporary move online in 2020 due to COVID-related restrictions, Wounds Australia's biannual wounds conference is returning to Sydney this September.
