Clinical articles
Skin Tears – Assessment and Treatment to Reduce the Risk of Wound Infections and Hard to Heal Wounds
Author: Rachel Taylor, National Clinical Nurse Educator, Access Group. The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) defines a skin tear as a wound caused by shear, friction, and/or blunt force resulting in separation of skin layers A skin tear [...]
Skin Tears – A Reference Guide
We have created a useful quick reference guide about skin tears, common in older adults, click here to read or download.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in wound care
Author: Rachel Taylor, National Clinical Nurse Educator, Access Group Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a growing global health crisis, with significant implications for the management of chronic, hard-to-heal wounds. In October 2024, wound care experts from [...]
