Webcast broadcast on Thursday 30th May 2019
The first Wounds International webcast of 2019 has now aired. You will find all information relating to this webcast and the Consensus Document discussed throughout the webcast here.
The first Wounds International webcast of 2019, chaired by Professor Marco Romanelli, focused on the recommendations from the new WUWHS consensus document “Wound exudate: effective assessment and management”.
Exudate plays a key role in wound healing. However, exudate can delay healing when in the wrong amount, place, or composition. Effective assessment and management of exudate is, therefore, key to ensuring timely wound healing without complications.
LEARNING POINTS:
This webcast gave insight into:
- The role of exudate In wound healing and non-healing
- The effective assessment and management of exudate to prevent exudate-related complications
- The appropriate use of dressings and devices in exudate management
Webcast video clips
If you missed the webcast, catch up here! Watch the Q&A video clips below with Professor Paul Chadwick, Professor Hans Somla and Professor Marco Romanelli.
What dressing should I use to manage exudate and maintain wound moisture?
Prof. Paul Chadwick
What are the benefits of silicone super adsorbent dressings?
Prof. Hans Smola
What prolonged wear time dressings can be used?
Prof. Paul Chadwick
What are the critical challenges in exudate management?
Prof. Marco Romanelli
How can you avoid maceration?
Prof. Paul Chadwick
What is the difference between maceration and hyperhydration?
Prof. Hans Smola
What dressings are suitable under compression?
Prof. Paul Chadwick
What role do MMPs play?
Prof. Marco Romanelli
Do super absorbent dressings dry out the wound bed?
Prof. Hans Smola
What impact do super absorbent dressings have on patients quality of life?
Prof. Hans Smola
How do some dressings optimise the level of excess MMPs?
Prof. Hans Smola
Should you use of super absorbent dressings on wounds with moderate exudate levels?
Prof. Paul Chadwick
To open, Professor Marco Romanelli (Italy) explored the newly proposed WUWHS definition of exudate. Before covering the impact of exudate level and compositional changes of exudate on patients and wound healing.
Professor Paul Chadwick (UK) discussed the local management of wound exudate, with a focus on the ideal dressing characteristics and when devices may be appropriate.
To conclude, Professor Hans Smola (Germany) acknowledge the role of superabsorbent polymer dressings and their position in effective exudate management.
Webcast agenda
5 mins | New proposed definition of wound exudate Marco Romanelli |
10 mins | Exudate in non-healing wounds: impact of exudate level production and compositional changes Marco Romanelli |
10 mins | Local management of wound exudate: Dressings - the mainstay of exudate management |
10 mins | Superabsorbent polymers: the fast-growing dressing category for effective exudate management Hans Smola |