26. A5: Wound Management

The resources listed below will help to optimise wound management across South West London while delivering cost-savings. They support evidence-based, cost-effective dressings choices and should improve patient care and experience by reducing differences between care settings. These resources have been developed by the South West London wound care sub-group which is made up of Tissue Viability Nurse specialists from primary and secondary care and specialist pharmacists from primary care.

Wound Management: Formulary Products

Wound Management: Primary Care Dressing Request Form

Wound Management: Tissue Type Guide for Primary Care

Wound Management: Top Tips for Prescribing Dressings

Wound Care Product Evaluation Standard Operating Procedure

Barrier Products for Use in Adults in Primary Care