Evolution or revolution? Adapting to complexity in pressure ulcer management

An official satellite symposium at EPUAP 2006, the 9th European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel open meeting

Sponsored by Wound Management, Smith & Nephew Ltd

August 31st 2006: 16:15 - 18.00

Berliner Congress Center: Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany; Room B05 - B06

Evolution or revolution? Adapting to complexity in pressure ulcer management

Chair's Introduction

There is an interesting paradox within wound management suggesting that as our clinical expertise improves, and as we develop more and better wound healing technologies, we also begin to understand just how complex the whole field actually is.

This is perhaps why wound management is an evolving process. In creating the conditions for wounds to heal, science, technology and patient care exist in a symbiotic relationship, each advancing the other and adding to our overall store of knowledge and experience. Key to evolution is adaptability, and it is this area - the need for adaptability, both in practice and in dressing technology, that we will address in our symposium.

I will begin the symposium by explaining why we need a multifaceted approach to chronic wound management, with an emphasis on pressure ulcer management. This is a truly multidisciplinary science. There is no magic bullet to effective wound care, and this needs to be reflected in clinical practice.

John Timmons will then share his own clinical experiences in managing complex wounds, and explain why adaptability becomes an important issue in clinical treatment.

I will then discuss how dressing design must reflect this need for adaptability, and provide some suggestions on the key requirements for a modern wound dressing.

Theresa Hurd will conclude by sharing her clinical experiences with ALLEVYN° dressings, with reference to a number of very recent case studies. The latest technological advances incorporated into these dressings will also be introduced for the first time, and we will be able to discuss how this might add to the evolution of pressure ulcer management. I look forward to seeing you in Berlin for what promises to be a very significant meeting.

Keith Harding: Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine (Wound Healing); Cardiff Medicentre, Wales; Chair of the symposium

Download the symposium flyer (PDF)

Deutsch Version / German Version Evolution or revolution? Adapting to complexity in pressure ulcer management An official satellite symposium at EPUAP 2006, the 9th European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel open meeting Sponsored by Wound Management, Smith & Nephew Ltd August 31st 2006 16:15 - 18.00 Berliner Congress Center Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany Room B05 - B06 Evolution or revolution? Adapting to complexity in pressure ulcer management Chair's Introduction There is an interesting paradox within wound management suggesting that as our clinical expertise improves, and as we develop more and better wound healing technologies, we also begin to understand just how complex the whole field actually is. This is perhaps why wound management is an evolving process. In creating the conditions for wounds to heal, science, technology and patient care exist in a symbiotic relationship, each advancing the other and adding to our overall store of knowledge and experience. Key to evolution is adaptability, and it is this area - the need for adaptability, both in practice and in dressing technology, that we will address in our symposium. I will begin the symposium by explaining why we need a multifaceted approach to chronic wound management, with an emphasis on pressure ulcer management. This is a truly multidisciplinary science. There is no magic bullet to effective wound care, and this needs to be reflected in clinical practice. John Timmons will then share his own clinical experiences in managing complex wounds, and explain why adaptability becomes an important issue in clinical treatment. I will then discuss how dressing design must reflect this need for adaptability, and provide some suggestions on the key requirements for a modern wound dressing. Theresa Hurd will conclude by sharing her clinical experiences with ALLEVYN° dressings, with reference to a number of very recent case studies. The latest technological advances incorporated into these dressings will also be introduced for the first time, and we will be able to discuss how this might add to the evolution of pressure ulcer management. I look forward to seeing you in Berlin for what promises to be a very significant meeting. Keith Harding Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine (Wound Healing) Cardiff Medicentre, Wales Chair of the symposium Download the symposium flyer (PDF)

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