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Medical Knowledge Articles

Keep up to date with the latest innovations and development in our fields of competence

 Continence Management

Loss of bladder control – the physical background

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There are a number of reasons why men and women of all ages suffer with bladder control problems. To understand the different causes, it’s important to understand how the bladder works.

 Wound Management

Wound CRC Welcomes HARTMANN Australia as New Industry Participant

The Wound Management Innovation Cooperative Research Centre (Wound CRC) continues its commitment to ensuring research and development activities are closely aligned with industry needs with the signing today of HARTMANN Australia as a Participant.

 Continence Management

Travelling with incontinence

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Travel can seem daunting to people with mild incontinence. But with a bit of planning there’s no reason not to continue enjoying an active, mobile life.

 Continence Management

HILMAS - HARTMANN's Online Ordering Management System

HILMAS is a web-based software solution making continence management easier through automated ordering, cost control and optimised product use.

 Continence Management

What is incontinence?

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Incontinence is a term that describes any accidental or involuntary loss of urine from the bladder (urinary incontinence) or bowel motion, faeces or wind from the bowel (faecal or bowel incontinence).

 Continence Management

Living with Incontinence

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Managing everyday life when you or the person you are caring for is affected by incontinence can be challenging, however with planning, most people fi nd they, or the person they are caring for, can live their life to the fullest.

 Risk Prevention

Reducing the risk of wound infections with disposable surgical clothing

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Find out how single-use operating theatre clothing and drapes prevent germ transfer and how they compare to reusable materials.

 Risk Prevention

Improving patient safety in and around the operating theatre

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Reducing surgical site infection and improving teamwork and communication are both crucial factors in improving patient safety.

 Wound Management

HydroTac - Fast and active epithelialisation

An innovative technology that facilitates wound healing progression

 Risk Prevention

Enhancing teamwork in operating theatres

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Teamwork is key to reducing human error and improving patient safety in OR's.

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