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• ANTT Aseptic non-touch technique is a standardised approach to aseptic practice. Currently a de facto standard aseptic internationally, including Australia. 

• Centre for Evidenced Based Medicine Resources for healthcare professionals to support evidenced based healthcare.

• Cochrane Wounds Group (UK) International information on interventions for the prevention and treatment of wounds and wound complications.  

• DermNet NZ Evidence-based information on skin diseases, conditions, procedures and treatment for consumers and health professionals.

• Dermnet Skin Disease Image Atlas Images of skin disease 

• Dressings.org Lists wound management products, including SMTL dressing datacards, technical papers and test reports.

• European Wound Management Association Umbrella multidisciplinary organisation linking wound management associations across Europe. Provides multiple resources and opportunity for all aspects of wound management.

• European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) European support to prevent and treat pressure injuries.  The European and USA National Pressure Ulcer Advisory panels (EPUAP and NPUAP) have recently announced the development of the International Pressure Ulcer Guidelines.

• International Compression Club Composed of a number of working groups of experts in compression therapy (medical field and industry) to provide a basis for further improvement of internationally accepted regulations and guidelines.

• International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot Aims to improve outcomes for people with diabetes who have foot problems. This is achieved through communication, collaboration and resource provision between multiple relevant health professionals, policy-makers and fund-holders.

• International Wound Infection Institute Resources for healthcare professionals.

• International Pressure Ulcer Guideline In 2009, the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) and National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) published National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, Pressure Ulcers, Clinical Practice Guideline Now the NPUAP, EPUAP and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance (PPPIA), working in collaboration have developed an update, now available for purchase online from Sept 2014. The intent of the collaboration is to advance international consensus in pressure ulcer prevention and management and includes 575 evidenced based recommendations. You can order a hard copy or download a free abridged Quick Reference Guide from the guideline website 

• International Skin Tear Advisory Panel The ISTAP is dedicated to the prevention, awareness and management of skin tears. Skin Tear tool kit, consensus statements, educational resources. 

• Ipswich Touch Test (IpTT) Developed at Ipswich Hospital as an easy alternative to monofilament asessment for peripheral neuropathy. Also refer to the clinician instruction chart or patient video instructions. 

• Judy Waterlow - Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention

• Lindsay Leg Club Foundation UK based model that motivates and empowers patients to take ownership of their care. Lindsay Leg Clubs exist in the UK, Germany and Australia. Search for one of Australia's 11 leg clubs here (Theres' 2 in Regional Victoria). 

• Medetec Medical Images Images of wounds for the healthcare community

• National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) USA voice for improved outcomes in pressure ulcer prevention and treatment. 

• New Zealand Wound Care Society Inc NZWCS is a voluntary organisation made up of health care professionals from a variety of disciplines who share a common interest in wound management. Great newsletters.

• Prevention Plus - home of the Braden Scale

     S.T.R.I.D.E. Professional Guide for Compression Garment Selection for the Lower Extremity 

• Skin Care for all The title goal of Skin Care For All is to aid the adaptation and self management of community dermatology, to actively engage in our surroundings as health practitioners to better the lives of those living with the effects of poor skin health. Community Dermatology embraces common skin diseases, wounds, burns, lymphoedema and neglected tropical diseases such as leprosy. Its interventions are low cost and address the needs of those with few resources.

• Swedish Registry of Ulcer Treatment RUT is an established national chronic ulcer registry in Sweden. Watch the many You Tube clips on their website which explains the many benefits of a registry.

• The Love Great Skin campaign - Wounds UK  Raising awareness of pressure ulcers in the care home and nursing home setting. A pack of tools, resources and 'how to guides' to help optimise care for at risk patients.

• Vodderschool International Find certified Lymphoedema Therapists (for your international travelling clients. And home of the Dr.Vodder School International training program.

• Welsh Wound Network Practical resources for wound clinicians including PIs, hyperkeratosis and moisture lesions

• World Alliance for Wound and Lymphoedema Care Works with communities to advance sustainable prevention and management of wounds and lymphoedema in settings with limited resources.

• World Council of Enterostomal Therapists The WCET focusses on leading global advancement of specialised professional ostomy, wound and continence nursing care. An international forum for discussion, communication, research advice and support.

• Wound Care Education Institute For American wound certification. Site contains useful resources for clinicians.

• World Union of Wound Healing Societies WUWHS improve wound management standards for patients and healthcare professionals through universal access to resources.  Co-ordinates a world wide exchange of information between wound societies and other relevant stakeholders.

• Wound Healing Society(USA) Leading scientific organisations  for interaction among scientists, physicians, licensed practitioners, industrial representatives and government agencies. 

• Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses' SocietyInternational group that advances and guides practice  to individuals with wounds, ostomies and incontinence.

• Wound Source Clinically reviewed product information and resources

• WoundPedia North American resource site  

• Wounds International A wealth of valuable resource for clinicians worldwide including: webcasts; free online journal registration; 'made easy' series; clinical guidelines; resource centre.

• Woundsite.info Resources, including podcasts for health professionals and managers dealing with the economics of wound management.

• Vascular.co.nz   Patient-friendly resources on conditions managed by vascular surgeons.