Management of pressure injuries

With the invention of Safetac^® Technology, Mölnlycke^® revolutionised wound care, introducing a range of groundbreaking dressings specifically designed to minimise pain at dressing changes. Discover how Safetac Technology can benefit you and your patients.

What do you need to know to look after your wound at home? This page guides you through the process of changing your wound dressings safely.

As part of a recent investigation into pressure injury prevention, Mölnlycke® asked this and related questions to Benedict Stanberry, an expert in health economics.

Venous leg ulceration and chronic venous insufficiency represent a significant health problem throughout the world. Compression therapy is key to successful management¹.

The chronic nature of venous leg ulcers (VLU) means that the cycle of skin healing followed by breakdown and potential for infection can repeat – sometimes over decades. This creates quality of life issues for patients1, in particular because of physical symptoms, which can be both painful and embarrassing.

Exudate – or wound fluid – plays a vital part in the natural wound healing process, but how do you manage exudate to get the best patient outcomes?

Examining the causes, risk factors, and epidemiology of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a serious complication of diabetes. Approaches to prevention and the management of DFUs are important when managing the person with diabetes. 

Examining how diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are diagnosed, treated and managed, taking a holistic approach to the patient’s individual wound and needs.

We know that burn scars can affect your quality of life. They can cause discomfort and itching, and they may also make you feel self-conscious. It’s not always easy to return to your daily life and activities, but there is a lot you can do to prevent and reduce hypertrophic scars.