Highly exuding non-healing leg ulcers: a surmountable challenge Clinical benefits of the Zetuvit Plus superabsorbent dressing family under compression

This document covers venous leg ulcer management, clinical challenges and promoting shared care as well as case studies using SAP dressings under compression therapy.

As many VLUs produce high volumes of fluid, this requires an effective strategy for exudate management. This article describes how use of superabsorbent dressings can lock fluid within their structure, thereby protecting both the wound bed and periwound skin.

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Terry Swanson
Co-Chair. Nurse Practitioner Wound Management, Private Practice; Director and Founder, Wound Education Research Consultancy (W.E.R.C.)

Wendy White Co-Chair.
Independent Consultant/Educator, Advanced Practice Nurse; Director and Founder, TALKING WOUNDS® & WOUNDed® Learning Centre

Ann Marie Dunk
Clinical Nurse Consultant, Tissue Viability Unit, Canberra Health Services

Taliesin Ellis
Wound Management Clinical Practice Consultant, Wound Management Consultancy,

Barossa Hills
Fleurieu Local Health Network

Michelle Gibb
Nurse Practitioner Wound Management Founder & Director , Wound Specialist Services

Chloe Jansz
Nurse Practitioner/PhD, Director of Nursing Healthcare United, University Lecturer

Tabatha Rando
Nurse Practitioner - Plastics/Wound Management, Plastics/Wound Management, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Royal Adelaide Hospital

Sarah Sage
Clinical Nurse Consultant, Wound Management; Nurse Practitioner, Royal Melbourne Hospital Wound and Lymphoedema CNC, Healthcare United

Damian Williams
Nurse Practitioner, Skin Integrity Services, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital