Wounds UK publishes consensus around IPC for treating venous leg ulcers – concluding positive results for WoundExpress™
Treating venous leg ulcers is a significant and costly challenge for healthcare. Now 8 experienced UK clinicians collaborate to form a consensus paper, published by Wounds UK, stating that the use of IPC solutions, in particular Arjo’s WoundExpress, can improve both clinical and financial outcomes. Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are a common problem implying significant costs for healthcare. The number of wounds that required management in the UK in 2012/13 was estimated to 2.2 million[1], with 40% located on the lower limb or foot - excluding pressure ulcers developed at the heel. Analyses of