Mark G. Rippon

School of Human and Health Sciences, Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield

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Polyhexamethylene biguanide and its antimicrobial role in wound healing: a narrative review

Subunit structure of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB). Schematic structure of mono-protonated PHMB with chloride as counter-ion (a) and monomers: hexamethylenediamine (b) and sodium dicyanamide (c).

Management of postoperative bleeding in surgically debrided wounds: topical hemostat versus electrocautery

Electrocauterisation of a surgical wound. A mid-foot amputation, 12×8cm. An electrocautery pen was used to achieve hemostasis (image provided by Dr Matthew Regulski).

Management of postoperative bleeding in surgically debrided wounds: topical hemostat versus electrocautery

Electrocauterisation of a surgical wound. A mid-foot amputation, 12×8cm. An electrocautery pen was used to achieve hemostasis (image provided by Dr Matthew Regulski).

Wound healing and hyper-hydration: a counterintuitive model

Healing of the skin consists of four overlapping and integrated phases: haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation and remodelling.3 This initial haemostatic response is characterised by platelet...

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