Two Echidnae Wound Care Podcast with Monika and Donna
Two Echidnae Wound Care Podcast with Monika and Donna
Podcast Description
Are you a clinician interested in wound care?
Maybe you're just starting or know a little about hard to heal wounds?
Or are you more seasoned in your career?
Perhaps you work in the community, aged care, a hospital or a subacute setting.
Join Monika and Donna, two advanced practice nurses and lymphoedema practitioners, with decades of experience in hard to heal wounds.
We are so excited to be sharing with other clinicians (not just nurses), our experience and frustrations inherent in the discipline of wounds.
Humour is essential.
We will be burrowing down into some prickly conversations, digging up myths and chewing over real-world evidence.
Connect with us at:
- [email protected]
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twoechidnae
Connect with Donna's resources and sign up for the Woundy Wisdom's newsletter at:
- https://goodwoundcare.carrd.co/
Disclaimer:
The views expressed in this podc
ast are our own.
This podcast is intended specifically for healthcare professionals.
Always follow your organisation's policies and procedures.
Please consult your own healthcare provider for individual wound advice.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The content primarily focuses on wound care, lymphoedema management, and the complexities of treating hard-to-heal wounds. Episodes include discussions on compression effectiveness, pathways to wound consultancy, and caring for clinicians managing chronic conditions, with examples such as the importance of lymphatic function in wound healing and addressing practice gaps in wound management.
Are you a clinician seeking credible, evidence-informed wound care education? The Two Echidnae Podcast from Advancing Wound Care, founded by Donna Nair and Monika Samolyk, delivers strategic, practical insights for clinicians at every stage. With decades of expertise, we challenge outdated assumptions, address real-world barriers, and explore the complexities of wound management. Expect thought-provoking discussions, myth-busting, and actionable strategies to advance your practice and professional confidence.
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– [email protected]
– TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twoechidnae
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– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advancing-wound-care/
– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoEchidnae
Disclaimer:
Disclaimer: For healthcare professionals only. Views are those of the hosts. Always follow your organisation’s policies and seek appropriate advice for individual care.
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
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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.
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Email [email protected]
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.
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