Why we love Tissue Viability

If it’s not written down, then it hasn’t been done! Episode 11 delves into the importance of documentation, highlights potential gaps or omissions in your practice, and explores the benefits of maintaining an effective audit trail for your patients' healing journey.*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

During Episode 10, Charley and Sam are once again joined by Kirstie Atkinson as she explains in detail the impact of a hernia operation on the patient and the steps taken to identify and heal his wound.*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

Our ninth episode explores skin tears in the UK, sharing statistics on their impact within the NHS, identifying those at risk, and presenting treatment options to consider.*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

During our eighth episode, our Tissue Viability Nurses explain the reasons they entered the world of wound care, why they love tissue viability, and why they are so passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and their healing trajectory.*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

In our seventh episode, tissue viability nurses Charlie Pick and Sam Walton debunk six common myths in wound care. Packed with valuable information, from skin tears to scabs, this episode will empower you to improve wound care practices and patient outcomes.*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

During our sixth episode, Charley and Sam are joined by Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist Kirsty Atkinson. Listen in as Kirsty and the team provide more details on this patient’s wounds and the treatment methods used to help them heal.*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

In our fifth episode, Charley and Sam discuss how Supported Self-Management can benefit both patients and clinicians and how implementing the Coloplast 3 Step Approach can support in your daily practice.Making life easier_*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

In our fourth episode, Charley and Sam delve into burden of Leg Ulcers on the NHS, the cost of these and possible treatment options. They’ll also share some key recommendations from the National Wound Care Strategy guidelines. Tune in to discover how healthcare professionals can support patients suffering with a leg ulcer.Making life easier_*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

In our third episode, Charley and Sam delve into the impact of Pressure Ulcers on the NHS. They explore effective strategies for dealing with pressure ulcers using the aSSKINg Framework and the National Wound Care Strategy. Tune in to discover how healthcare professionals can best prevent and treat patients with pressure ulcers. Making life easier_*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.Produced by Vibrant Sound Media

The 2nd episode in our Wound Care Conversations series introduces the topic of Wound Infection. Using the Coloplast 3 Step Approach of Assess, Prepare and Treat, this episode digs a little deeper into how to identify wound infection, understanding treatment methods and the impact on the quality of life for patients who have a wound with either a local or spreading / systemic infection. Making life easier_*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.Produced by Vibrant Sound Media