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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.

 Wound Management

Faster wound healing

Find out how wet treatment therapy is benefitting both patients with chronic wounds and the healthcare professionals that look after them.

 Wound Management

Management of chronic wounds

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Recognise the early signs of chronic wounds and discover the benefits of hydrotherapy during the healing process

 Continence Management

Leading an active life with incontinence

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Bladder weakness affects People both physically and psychologically, but there are ways to reduce its impact.

 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.

 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.

 Wound Management

HydroTac - Fast and active epithelialisation

An innovative technology that facilitates wound healing progression

 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).

 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.