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Jan 2024
18m 45s

E154 - An update on wound management

AUSTRALIAN PRESCRIBER
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Dhineli Perera talks to Geoffrey Sussman, an expert on wound management, about the latest updates in the field. The conversation covers the importance of identifying the cause of a wound and tailoring the treatment accordingly. Geoff also provides useful tips for assessing wounds, the difference between acute and chronic wounds, and best practice for applying wound dressings.

Read the full article by Geoffrey Sussman in Australian Prescriber.

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