Tissue Viability Leading Change (TVLC)
the University of Huddersfield in collaboration with Key Opinion Leaders and URGO medical have developed Tissue Viability Leading Change (TVLC) the first UK wide competency framework for tissue viability services. TVLC provides professional development activities through self learning. Inclusion of reflective documents and action plans allowing for users to clearly document their learning and how this will enhance clinical practice and promote up to date evidence based care interventions.
It is available to download from: http://www.urgo.co.uk/376-tvlc.
The Foundation Urgo award
The University of Huddersfield, together with Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, have recently worked successfully together to win a prestigious award worth £19 000. The Foundation Urgo award was presented at the Wounds UK conference in Harrogate, November 2011.... Read on
Paxman Coolers:
Based in Huddersfield, Paxman Coolers’ innovative scalp cooling products have been helping to prevent hair loss in chemotherapy patients for over a decade.... Paxman Coolers
Skin antisepsis:
Surgical site infections (SSI) account for 14% of healthcare-associated infections (HCAI). Strategies introduced to reduce the risk of SSI include strict aseptic technique, full barrier precautions, appropriate skin antisepsis, surgical wear, and antibiotic prophylaxis.... Read on
Formulations to control infections associated with indwelling intravascular devices:
Intravascular catheters are associated with a high risk of infection, which includes both superficial skin infection at the site of insertion and bloodstream infection. Effective levels of antiseptics are required at the catheter insertion site to maximize the antiseptic activity, thus preventing catheter colonization and reducing the risk of related infections.... Read on
Transdermal drug delivery:
Transdermal delivery offers several advantages over traditional drug delivery routes such as oral and parenteral including elimination of first pass metabolism, minimization of pain, and the potential to sustain release of drugs over extended periods..... Read on