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24 Apr 2024
Podcast
Not just a skin tear: why they matter and how to treat them
Wound care expert Samantha Holloway talks to RCNi’s senior nurse editor about her determination to change perceptions of skin tears, which are often overlooked
What is a skin tear and why do they matter? The latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast examines why these wounds should not be seen as ‘just a skin tear’ and discusses their diagnosis and treatment.
Our guest is Samantha Holloway, a reader and senior lecturer responsible for delivering the master’s degree programme in wound healing and tissue repair at Cardiff University School of Medicine.
She talks to RCNi senior nurse editor Richard Hatchett about her drive to change perceptions of skin tears, the three types of tears, immediate treatment and how to maintain skin integrity.
The pair also talk about higher risk care settings for skin tears and preventive measures such as wearing protective clothing.
Ms Holloway also stresses the importance of collecting data on skin tears to establish their prevalence.
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