Ep12 - WTFoam

This episode critically examines the use of foam, combine, crepe and skin closure strips in wound management, addressing their potential misapplications and the resultant complications that may arise from such practices. Our discussion encompasses the phenomenon of “foam fights” among clinicians, reflecting the confusion stemming from the myriad of products available, which often appear deceptively similar yet serve varying purposes. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:51 WTFoam and the C word 01:47 Foam fights and confusion 04:24 Financial and clinical governance confusion 06:59 Are foams a panacea? 11:36 Foam fantasy 12:05 C words 15:34 Crepe alternatives 16:38 Combine maybe but then there’s that green dressing? 18:40 What ifs, clinical governance and risk reporting. 22:24 Enter and exit stage left – skin closure strips 25:35 Challenges and enablers of reporting harm 28:57 Summary Don’ts and Dos Resources mentioned: Edwards–Jones V, Idensohn T, Westgate S et al (2025) Dialkylcarbamoyl Chloridecoated wound dressings: An evidence review and position document. Wounds International. https://woundsinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ESS25_PD_DACC_WINT-web-v2.pdf Nokaneng E et al. Best practice recommendations for the prevention and management of skin tears in aged skin. Wounds International 2025. (p26). Available to download from www. woundsinternational.com https://woundsinternational.com/consensus-documents/best-practice-recommendations-for-the-prevention-and-management-of-skin-tears-in-aged-skin-2nd-edition/ Endnotes If you enjoyed this episode please like, subscribe, leave a comment or share with your colleagues. The Two Echidnae Podcast is part of Advancing Wound Care, our online education platform for clinicians. Reach out to us on our other Advancing Wound Care Socials, where you’ll also find hints, tips and resources. For more value, connect with us at: Web https://www.advancingwoundcare.com.au to join our newsletter mailing list to be the first to hear about online education opportunities Email [email protected] TikTok Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify The views expressed in this podcast are our own and is intended specifically for healthcare professionals. Always follow your organisation's policies and procedures or refer to your healthcare provider for individual wound advice.