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Title: Wound management should not be a pain. Author: Jones J, Williams H. Journal: Br J Community Nurs; 2017 Sep 01; 22(Sup9):S38-S46. PubMed ID: 28862898. Abstract: Pain is a complex sensation with a variety of qualities rather than a single sensation varying in intensity. People find it difficult to describe their pain mainly because its nature and intensity vary so much, not only between individuals but also for a person over time. This article provides an overview of wound pain, its causes and assessment, with a focus on the procedure of dressing change itself. The wound care industry has manufactured dressings to assist in reducing the pain experience and it is incumbent on health care professionals to make the most appropriate dressing selection for the individual patient and wound, rather than a 'one type of dressing fits all' approach. The choice of primary product is important and is the aspect of focus for this discussion. This paper discusses the use of Flaminal (an enzyme alginogel) to assist practitioners in managing painful wounds.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]