Pain management in leg ulcers using ActiFormCoolTM
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of ‘Wound Pain Management’ Satellite Symposium at EWMA 2003; Saturday 24 May Rice ASC (1994) Pain, inflammation and wound healing. J Wound Care 3(5): 246–8Key Points 8 Wound pain causes aphysiological response thatcan have a negative effect onhealing. 8 Pain is a common complicationof wounds but is a largelyneglected area of wound care. 8 Three studies have shownActiFormCool dressings tohave a significant effect on painreduction for many patientswith painful leg ulcers..
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