Wound Care UnWRapped with Samantha Holloway
In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan is joined by internationally recognised wound care educator, researcher and skin tear expert Samantha Holloway to unpack why skin tears remain underestimated and what clinicians can do differently.
Samantha explores the latest definition and classification of skin tears, the impact of skin frailty across the lifespan, and why patient handling, adhesives and everyday care can contribute to preventable injury. She also shares practical approaches to prevention and management. From moisturising and risk assessment to protecting the skin flap, selecting appropriate dressings and knowing when to escalate care, this is episode is full of insights clinicians can take straight into practice
Wound Care UnWRapped is a podcast by Hayley Ryan, nationally recognised Clinical Nurse Consultant and the Founder and Director of WoundRescue. The podcast peels back the layers of wound care and addresses the questions that too often go unspoken. Hayley brings together a diverse range of voices from across the field (clinicians, researchers, educators, industry leaders, innovators and policy makers) who share their expertise, experiences and perspectives. The goal is to uncover what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change.
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