Wound Care

This brochure outlines the prevelance of wounds such as pressure ulcers in Australia as well as the associated economic expenditure. ARGINAID use can deliver considerable costs savings in the institutional management of these wounds. This is demonstrated in the brochure which highlights a recent economic evaluation of supplementation with disease specific oral nutritional formula such as ARGINAID in the management of wounds.

A comprehensive guide focusing on the value of nutrition in wound management, specifically written for health care professionals. This guide aims to provide simple advice on the role of nutrition in wound healing for healthcare professionals involved in the management of wounds; provide practical guidance on when and how to implement nutritional support to help promote wound healing and summarise the evidence for the relationship between nutrition and wound healing.

Algorithm for prevention of pressure injuries

Evidence based guidelines by the Trans Tasman Dietetic Wound Care Group on the dietetic management of adults with pressure injuries. The recommendations made are designed to guide practice and assist in the decision making process that is undertaken when assessing and treating patients. A Trans-Tasman approach was taken for the review of these guidelines to facilitate use by New Zealand Registered Dietitians as well as Australian Accredited Practicing Dietitians.