In this my very first episode of The Wound Centre Podcast, I introduce the prevention of the most common injury in Aged Care, Skin Tears. Due to the fragility of the skin in our senior years, the utmost care and alternatives must be taken to prevention the pain and suffering that Skin Tears create.

The SHARP Skin Tears Book is freely available for your information, education and reference so download here.

I discuss the identification, treatment and care of these wounds that can take weeks and months to heal, often increasing a patient or residents discomfort and lowering mood.

Simple prevention strategies and treatment with products that are cost and care effective are mentioned with links in the show notes and on the website.

Let me know if this episode has helped you in your practice and what other subjects you would like to know about by emailing me, Kate at info@thewoundcentre.com.

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We can assist with advice on the right equipment to prevent pressure ulcers, the best dressing for skin tears in the aged and much more.

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