All Outputs (4)

The benefits and harms of cleansing for acute traumatic wounds : a narrative review (2021)
Journal Article
Wynn, M. (2021). The benefits and harms of cleansing for acute traumatic wounds : a narrative review. Advances in skin & wound care, 34(9), 488-492. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000767348.38107.ac

Acute traumatic wound cleansing is currently a controversial issue demonstrated by the variability in solutions and techniques used to clean wounds in clinical practice. Although there is evidence of improved infection outcomes in wounds cleansed wit... Read More about The benefits and harms of cleansing for acute traumatic wounds : a narrative review.

The impact of infection on the four stages of acute wound healing : an overview (2021)
Journal Article
Wynn, M. (2021). The impact of infection on the four stages of acute wound healing : an overview. Wounds UK, 17(2), 26-32

The impact of infection on acute wound healing is multifaceted, resulting in disruption to every stage of wound healing. At present, there are significant challenges associated with the diagnosis and treatment of wound infection, with the inappropria... Read More about The impact of infection on the four stages of acute wound healing : an overview.

Understanding the principles of infection prevention and control (2021)
Journal Article
Wynn, M. (2021). Understanding the principles of infection prevention and control. Nursing Standard, 36(5), 61-66. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2021.e11729

Nurses have a crucial role in infection prevention and control. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has emphasised the importance of controlling the spread of infections, while reinforcing the challenges involved in the care of patients... Read More about Understanding the principles of infection prevention and control.

Deep tissue injury : a narrative review on the aetiology of a controversial wound (2021)
Journal Article
Wynn, M. (2021). Deep tissue injury : a narrative review on the aetiology of a controversial wound. British Journal of Nursing, 30(5), S32-S37. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2021.30.5.s32

Deep tissue injuries (DTIs) were added to pressure ulcer grading systems in 2009. Since then, they have been associated with the same aetiological processes as other forms of pressure injury (PI). This is despite notable clinical differences in their... Read More about Deep tissue injury : a narrative review on the aetiology of a controversial wound.