Why is compression important?

Burns happen to people every day all over the world. But most burns are preventable, and by knowing the best way to treat a burn with first aid it's often possible to reduce their severity.

You probably don’t think much about wound care until you have surgery or an accident, or you have an ongoing hard-to-heal wound such as those caused by diabetes. But this year’s Wound Awareness Week (September 1–7) is urging us to Be Wound Aware because “Wounds affect EVERY body” and even a minor injury can become a serious long-term problem if you don’t care for your wound. Follow these seven tips to give yourself the best chance of recovery without complications.

Successful surgical outcomes depend on appropriate post-operative care, undisturbed wound healing and the choice of post-operative dressing. Surgical care doesn't end when the surgery ends. What can your post-operative dressing and protocol do to help optimise healing?

Cost-effectiveness is an important factor in implementing a treatment regimen for burns. Burn care is associated with high costs, but it is important to look beyond price-per-unit to consider the total cost of care and cost savings realised by fewer dressing changes, less nursing time required, and fewer pain relief medications.