Wound Care Solutions

03/03/2026

Would you debride this stable heel eschar?

Black tissue does not automatically mean “remove it”.

If the eschar is dry, firm and intact — with no erythema, fluctuance or drainage — it may be acting as the body’s natural biological cover.

The key question is not colour.
The key question is perfusion.

Debriding poorly perfused tissue can expose underlying structures and increase infection risk.

Clinical reasoning always comes before routine habit.

Save this for your next pressure injury assessment.

What clinical findings would make you change your decision? 👇




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03/03/2026

If perfusion is critically impaired, no dressing will fix the problem.

Lower limb wounds that are not healing should always trigger one question first:

Is the blood supply adequate?

🚨 Rest pain
🚨 Pallor on elevation
🚨 Dependent rubor
🚨 Non-healing ulcer with dry black eschar
🚨 ABPI < 0.5
🚨 Toe pressure < 30 mmHg
🚨 Sudden neurovascular change

These are not “review next week” findings.
They are urgent vascular red flags.

Compression without adequate arterial supply can cause harm.

Assess perfusion.
Escalate early.
Time is tissue.

Save this for your next lower limb assessment.
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26/02/2026

⚠️Recall – Comvita MediHoney Antibacterial Wound Gel 25g & 50g⚠️

Comvita Australia Pty Ltd is recalling certain batches of Comvita MediHoney Antibacterial Wound Gel due to problems with the packaging.

• Comvita Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel 25g
• Comvita Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel 50g

The packaging may not be sealed properly, which can make the product non-sterile or cause it to leak. Identified problems include an incompletely sealed foil liner and a folded tube seal that can leave a small gap.

If the packaging of a sterile product is damaged or inadequate, there may be a risk of product contamination and subsequent infection if the product is used on an open wound. It could also lead to delays in treatment if the product cannot be used as intended.

If you have purchased one of the affected batches of the product, do not use it.

Contact Comvita at hello@comvita.com or on 1800 466 392 to arrange a credit and be advised on returns and disposal of stock.

Visit our website for the list of affected batch numbers and expiry dates: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/recalls-and-other-market-actions/market-actions/comvita-medihoney-antibacterial-wound-gel-25g-50g

24/02/2026

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20/02/2026

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17/02/2026

🩹 Did you know? You might be eligible for FREE wound dressings in Australia
If you have a chronic wound (not healing after 4 weeks), you may qualify for the Chronic Wounds Consumables Scheme (CWCS).
✅ Helps cover the cost of wound dressings
✅ For leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries & more
✅ Reduces the cost of long-term wound care
✅ Supports better healing outcomes
At Wound Care Solutions, we assess your wound and help check your eligibility.
📍 Don’t let cost delay healing.
📞 Book a wound assessment today.

17/02/2026

Using your wound assessment skills, how would you document this wound appearance?

16/02/2026

🩹 Managing Wound Tissue Types

Different tissue = different management.

🟡 Slough
Non-viable tissue.
→ Consider appropriate debridement
→ Optimise moisture balance
→ Assess bioburden

🔴 Granulation
Healthy healing tissue.
→ Protect from trauma
→ Maintain balanced moisture
→ Use non-adherent dressings

🔴⬆️ Hypergranulation
Raised, excessive tissue.
→ Review moisture levels
→ Reduce friction/pressure
→ Adjust dressing strategy

⚫ Necrotic / Eschar
Devitalised tissue.
→ Assess perfusion first
→ Determine stable vs unstable
→ Refer when indicated

Accurate assessment + clinical reasoning = better outcomes.

Evidence-informed. Patient-centred.

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15/02/2026

🩸 Lower Leg Wound? Assess Blood Flow First.

Before compression or advanced wound therapy, always assess vascular status.

Key checks:

✔️ History of claudication or rest pain
✔️ Skin colour, temperature & capillary refill
✔️ Palpate dorsalis pedis & posterior tibial pulses
✔️ Perform ABPI or toe pressures when indicated

⚠️ Compression without proper vascular assessment can cause harm.

At Wound Care Solutions, evidence-based assessment guides every treatment decision.

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15/02/2026

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Did you know that EWMA offers FREE access to an e-learning module on "Compression Therapy in Wound Management" ? 🦵‍⚕️‍👨‍⚕️ ⁠
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This introductory course on compression therapy in wound and lymphoedema management and targets: ⁠
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🔹Healthcare Professionals ⁠
🔹Patients and their families ⁠
🔹Carers ⁠
🔹Anyone interested in understanding compression therapy ⁠
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The course enables you to recognise why Compression Therapy is an important intervention and to know when, how, and why to use it correctly. ⁠
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The course is available in English and German and will be translated into other languages. It is completely free to access via the EWMA website. Start learning today! ⁠
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Compression therapy programme sponsors: JOBST (Essity ), Urgo, Lohmann & Rauscher, Solventum Medical.

15/02/2026

📩 How to Refer to Wound Care Solutions

We make wound referrals simple and accessible.

As a Nurse Practitioner–led wound clinic, we provide evidence-based wound care across multiple settings.

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🩺 Where we see patients:

✔ In clinic
✔ Home visits
✔ Aged care facilities
✔ Community aged care
✔ Telehealth (Australia-wide)

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📄 How to refer:

Referrals can be made via:

• GP referral (Medicare eligible patients)
• Specialist referral
• Aged care / community nursing referral
• NDIS or Home Care Package provider
• Self-referral

📧 Email referrals to:
emilie@woundcaresolutions.com.au

📞 Clinical enquiries:
0488 921 821

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💳 Funding options:

✔ Medicare rebates (NP item numbers)
✔ Bulk billing for Pensioner Concession Card holders
✔ Bulk billing for Health Care Card holders
✔ NDIS (self- & plan-managed)
✔ Home Care Packages
✔ Private fees

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We support patients, families, GPs and aged care providers with:

• Chronic & complex wounds
• Pressure injuries
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Venous leg ulcers
• Infection management
• Compression therapy

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If you’re unsure whether a patient is suitable, send through the details and we’re happy to discuss.

📍 Nurse Practitioner Clinic
📞 0488 921 821
📧 emilie@woundcaresolutions.com.au

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15/02/2026

🟤 IODOSORB™ (Cadexomer Iodine) – When & Why I Use It in Practice

One of the most effective topical antimicrobials we use in wound care for moderate to highly exudative wounds with bioburden is cadexomer iodine (IODOSORB™).

🔬 How it works:

• Absorbs exudate via hydrophilic starch beads
• Slowly releases iodine as fluid is absorbed
• Provides sustained broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
• Helps disrupt biofilm and reduce odour

Unlike traditional iodine preparations, cadexomer iodine delivers controlled release, reducing cytotoxicity while maintaining antimicrobial effect.

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📌 Indications:

✔ Venous leg ulcers
✔ Diabetic foot ulcers
✔ Pressure injuries
✔ Sloughy or infected wounds
✔ Critically colonised wounds with moderate exudate

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🩹 How to use:

1️⃣ Cleanse and debride as indicated
2️⃣ Apply ~3mm layer to wound bed
3️⃣ Cover with appropriate secondary absorbent dressing
4️⃣ Change every 2–3 days or when paste turns grey/white

Reassess at 2 weeks as per antimicrobial stewardship principles.

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🚫 Contraindications:

• Iodine sensitivity
• Active thyroid disease
• Neonates
• Caution in pregnancy, renal impairment, large wounds

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As always, antimicrobial dressings should be used for clear clinical indication, aligned with Wounds Australia standards and antimicrobial stewardship principles.

If you’d like clinical support or wound education:

Emilie Masi
Nurse Practitioner
📞 0488 921 821
📧 emilie@woundcaresolutions.com.au
🌐 www.woundcaresolutions.com.au

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