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Medical Knowledge

Medical Knowledge Articles

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

"I need courage as soon as I walk out the door"

Four years ago, Philipp Bosshard barely survived an accident at work leaving 88 percent of his skin burned. Ever since that day, his life has changed a lot. But one thing remained: the courage to carry on each day.

Risk Prevention

Reducing the risk of surgical site infections with single-use surgical draping and clothing

Why single-use clothing and sterile draping of patients helps reduce cross-contamination and thereby increasing economic efficiency.

Risk Prevention

HARTMANN – Enhancing teamwork in operating theatres

Teamwork is key to reducing human error and improving patient safety in ORs.

Personal Healthcare

Hypertension – what it is and how to manage it

Elderly man stretching

Hypertension (or high blood pressure) has few, if any, signs or symptoms - yet its impact on vital organs can be devastating.

Wound Management

Management of chronic wounds

wound treatment on a leg

Recognising the early signs of chronic wounds and the benefits of hydrotherapy during the healing process.

Wound Management

Why faster and easier wound healing is simplifying people’s lives

wound treatment on a foot

How wet treatment therapy is benefitting patients with chronic wounds and the healthcare professionals that look after them.

Incontinence Management

Enhancing efficacy of incontinence treatment

Bladder incontinence is a growing problem and a large-scale challenge for healthcare professionals and health economists. Teamwork is required to ensure consistent, high-quality care for patients.

Incontinence Management

Travelling with incontinence

An adult woman is standing outside with her mother; both are smiling happily.

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.

Incontinence Management

Loss of bladder control – the physical background (men and women)

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.

Incontinence Management

Leading an active life with bladder weakness

Elderly couple walking by the sea

Bladder weakness affects sufferers both physically and psychologically. But there are ways to reduce its impact.