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Appropriate use of topical haemoglobin in chronic wound management: consensus opinions

No / Oxygen has a crucial role in wound healing; 97% of chronic, non-healing wounds have been shown to have low oxygen levels (Hauser, 1987). Topical oxygen therapy has been shown to be effective in treating non-healing wounds, but is still underutilised. A working group of key opinion leaders met in February 2015 to determine the potential role of topical haemoglobin in non-healing wounds and to develop a clear decision-making pathway for clinical practice, as well as sharing practical tips for use. The group’s consensus recommendations on appropriate use are presented here.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:BRADFORD/oai:bradscholars.brad.ac.uk:10454/9282
Date January 2015
CreatorsChadwick, P., McCardle, J., Mohamud, L., Tickle, J., Vowden, Kath, Vowden, Peter
Source SetsBradford Scholars
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeArticle, No full-text in the repository
Relationhttp://www.wounds-uk.com/pdf/content_11568.pdf

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