You Can’t Start a Fire Without A Spark: Introduction to Wound Masterclass “Even a single word may be a spark of inextinguishable thought.” Percey Shelley
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ccording to Bruce Springsteen ‘you can’t start a fire without a spark’, and certainly this issue started with a spark.
A spark of thought that a new model for publishing is needed. One in which it is easy for global researchers to submit their innovative research to us. No portals, no hassle and no long waits; no subscriber costs for the readers, so that the journal can extend its reach to all corners of the world, for all wound care professionals; no article processing charges, and an environmentally sustainable model of publishing that saves the vast paper waste involved with print publishing. So, on behalf of the Wound Masterclass team, welcome to this inaugural issue. We are excited to bring you the next generation of publishing in this sphere. The theme of this June issue is ‘Stimulating Healing in the Challenging Wound’ (Part One), to be accompanied later in the month by a supplement. In this main issue, we bring you a sterling collection of world renowned wound care specialists who have kindly contributed some toplevel content. Dr Kenneth Burhop, a member of our editorial board and stalwart of the wound care industry, brings us a visionary and thought-provoking guest editorial: ‘Past, Present and Future: Is it Time for a Treatment Paradigm Shift?’. Mr Frank Aviles, who has an established educational track record, brings us his view on the importance of teamwork in the wound care spectrum. Mr Harm Smit, a wound biologist from the Netherlands, suggests some theories towards ‘Unravelling the Mysteries
of the Wound Healing System’. Mr Nico O’Kuinghttons navigates us through the role of decentralised trials in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr M. Mark Melin and Dr Monika Gloviczki take us on a journey ‘Beyond the Horizon for Venous Leg Ulcer Management’. We have also included a short overview of debridement, and learn about the introduction of mechanical debridement devices in a wound practice. A glimpse into vacuumed space technology from Ms Liezl Naude allows us to see the application in clinical practice. Ms Liz Ovens gives us a detailed overview of electrical stimulation therapy and how to bring this technology into your practice. Dr Aliza Lee gives us the insider guide to optimizing oxygen therapy and the ease of incorporating this for special wound types. The team from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland provide practice considerations for pressure ulcer risk in surgery. We then have an overview of SEM scanner usage and how this technology can benefit your practice. Dr Windy Cole and Dr Janina Krumbeck show us the application of crosslinked extracellular matrix with PHMB for lower extremity wounds. Mr Ross Robinson provides a thought provoking article on the use of synthetic matrices for the diabetic foot ulcer patient. We then have a useful guide to application of a synthetic matrix in your clinical practice.
Miss Negin Shamsian Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon (Locum)
Please enjoy the issue! We look forward to receiving your submissions whether they be case reports, preliminary data from early trials, pilot studies or randomised controlled trials.
Chief Editor of Wound Masterclass London, United Kingdom
Wound Masterclass - Vol 1 - June 2022
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May - June 2022