William Latham

Advanced Wound Care Account Manager @ConvaTecWoundUk
Based in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Walsall. All my views are my own.

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

For this week's Tuesday Teaser, we want to hear from you! How would you manage this venous leg ulcer? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

Today we are sharing a clinical evaluation of AQUACEL® Foam & AQUACEL® Extra™ that illustrates the cost effectiveness of utilising appropriate dressings on a challenging wound.

Thorough holistic assessment of the patient and their wound is paramount in promoting healing.

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

Myth vs. Reality: Should an antimicrobial dressing only be used for a maximum of 2 weeks?

For more information we recommend reading the International Wound Hygiene Consensus here: https://t.co/auUWrlcKFR

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

Do you know how biofilm is formed?

Watch Lisa Wood, Clinical Strategy Manager, ConvaTec explain in this short clip 👇

Register to watch the full learning session on demand here:
https://t.co/Zpa6EQiKis

[Shropshire Community Tissue Viability Team @ShropCommTVNs]

Are you #assking the right questions about pressure ulcer prevention? #stopthepressure

[Tissue Viability Team Walsall Manor @TeamTissue]

Microsoft team work makes the dream work.. fabulous virtual teaching session on exudate management...working collaboratively with industry colleagues ConvaTec to ensure Walsall healthcare staff gain access to training in these challenging times @ConvaTecWoundUK @WalsallHcareNHS

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

AQUACEL® Ag+ dressings ability to disrupt and destroy biofilm helps you to reduce your patients' tolerance of the microorganisms to antibiotics and antiseptics.
The synergistic combination of ionic silver with EDTA and BEC in MORE THAN SILVER™ technology results in an...

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

Does your caseload include highly exuding wounds; including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and dehisced surgical wounds?

You need a dressing that can handle high levels of exudate.

Request a ConvaMax® Superabsorber sample today: https://t.co/aZMW6cip41

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

Is silver safe?

AQUACEL® Ag+ Dressings are a safe and effective choice for your patients, and an ally for antimicrobial stewardship.

AQUACEL® Ag+ is tough on biofilm, gentle on the patient.

Learn more about AQUACEL® Ag+ Dressings here: https://t.co/zFhIpBjm9j

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

Looking for a dressing that allies antimicrobial stewardship?

AQUACEL® Ag+ dressings ability to disrupt and destroy biofilm helps to reduce tolerance of the microorganisms to antibiotics and antiseptics.

Learn more about AQUACEL® Ag+ Dressings here: https://t.co/zFhIpBjm9j

[William Latham @ConvaTec_WillL]

A really insightful webinar into the world of pressure ulcer prevention. This webinar is still available to watch on-demand! #stopthepressure

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

Did you miss Time is Pressure: Time to focus on pressure ulcer prevention?

You can still watch it here on demand here: https://t.co/glh3xjQc5z

#TimeisPressure #StopthePressure #PressureUlcers

[William Latham @ConvaTec_WillL]

How many days has your team been pressure ulcer free? #TimeisPressure #stopthepressure
#pressureulcer
DM me if you would like a clock and a Pressure Ulcer Guide.

[Shropshire Community Tissue Viability Team @ShropCommTVNs]

We’re getting our packs ready for #StopthePressureDay2020 🛑 with thanks to @TalleyGroup @FMG_Group @FlenHealth_UK @ConvaTecWoundUK

[William Latham @ConvaTec_WillL]

There is still time to register for this webinar! #PressureUlcerPrevention #Timeispressure

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

Don't forget tomorrow at 7pm is our Pressure Ulcer Prevention webinar!

A great chance to learn and discuss principles and processes relating to prevention and management of pressure ulcers.

Register here: https://t.co/glh3xjQc5z

#TimeisPressure #StopthePressure

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

Have you signed up yet? 👀

Time is Pressure: Time to focus on Pressure Ulcer Prevention, 4th November at 7pm GMT. 📚

Hosted by Jo Wilkins, Clinical Strategy Manager and Lisa Turley, Clinical Strategy Manager.

Sign up here: https://t.co/glh3xjQc5z

[DEBRA UK @CharityDEBRA]

"EB to me is an unimaginably painful condition..."

Our first 'EB to me' story for #EBAwarenessWeek2020 is Fazeel, 14, who has Dystrophic EB - 1 of 5 main types of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) - a painful genetic skin condition causing skin to tear & blister at the slightest touch.

[William Latham @ConvaTec_WillL]

Don’t forget to get your pack!

[Society of Tissue Viability @SoTV_UK]

#TakethePRESSUREoffThursday - With 5 weeks to go, we've put together a handy #STOPthePressure grab pack which contains everything you need to help promote the National campaign https://t.co/kACluurnsw #LoveGreatSkin #aSSKINg @3MUK @ConvaTecWoundUK @molnlyckeUK @SmithNephewPLC

[Shropshire Children's Community Nurses @shropcom_CCNS]

Today we reinstated our face to face appointments again in our #nurseled #childrensconstipation clinic on behalf of @telfordccg @ Donnington medical practice. What a busy day - we have also had our first virtual attend anywhere clinic too! @shropcom_CCNS @ShropCommHealth

[EWMA @EWMAwound]

E-learning course on #AntimicrobialStewardship shortlisted for Multi-Country Collaboration #AntibioticGuardian Award 2020❗💊
A big thanks for the nomination to Public Health England & BBraun, Convatec, essity, Flen Health, Moleculight, Mölnlycke, Smith&Nephew for the support.

[William Latham @ConvaTec_WillL]

Don’t miss out! #woundhygiene

[ConvatecWoundUK 💜 @ConvaTecWoundUK]

Did you miss our three-part #webinar series, focusing on four simple steps to progress #hard-to-heal wounds?

You can still watch them when it suits you here: https://t.co/B4SL1Yuqme

Attendees will get a Wound Hygiene resource pack and certificate towards revalidation!