Shaping what's possible in wound care

This transformative experience delved into the complex world of hard-to-heal wounds, exploring the importance of prevention, the art of wound bed preparation and the implementation of T.I.M.E. principles.

With the objectives identifying and understand the problems of hard-to-heal wounds and sharing current treatment approaches, the session explored: 

• The definition of different aetiologies, including epidemiology and human/economic impact
• Patient conversation guidelines for shared care
• Using the T.I.M.E. 2.0 framework and guidance for infection management
• Step-up care with single-use NPWT and step-down care focused on the importance of dressing changes

Through a unique 3D perspective (complete with our special 3D glasses!), attendees were guided through a comprehensive clinical journey that shined a light on how we identify and treat wounds that haven't progressed in 6-8 weeks.

Emphasising three critical dimensions of wound care:

• Looking beyond one clinic visit to understand the full impact on patients' lives
• Looking beyond the wound bed to comprehend the underlying physiology of 6-8 week wounds
• Looking to utilise active therapy for kickstarting the healing process

The session explored a clinical pathway focused on a patient-centered approach with three interconnected phases: Centering the patient in a systematic evaluation, assessment the wound with T.I.M.E. framework and treating the wound with active intervention.

This year, EWMA was a unique opportunity to be among the first to explore the possibilities with the RENASYS^◊ EDGE System.

Dr Leticia Vallejo (President and Professor, Wound Care Plus Research and Education Center, San Juan, P.R.) shared valuable clinical insights and real-world cases using the new RENASYS EDGE Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) system.

Dive deeper into her experience with our downloadable white paper featuring a comprehensive collection of her case studies.