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 With decades of expertise, we challenge outdated assumptions, address real-world barriers, and explore the complexities of wound management.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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Connect with us at:
– [email protected]
– TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twoechidnae
– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancingwoundcare
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/advancingwoundcare
– 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.
Inspired by a quote from Dr Brad Robinson, Monika and Donna share real cases where palpating and probing wounds revealed what photos, reports and even specialist reviews had missed, from exposed bone behind a tiny hole to undiagnosed osteomyelitis. They cover pressure injuries, foot wounds, oedema and lymphoedema assessment, tissue texture, boggy heels, friable tissue, and practical ways to build the confidence to probe gently and safely. A must listen for nurses, OTs, physios and podiatrists who want to sharpen their hands on assessment skills.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:40 The quote that inspired this episode
04:55 What photos miss that fingers find
07:10 Teaching OTs and physios to palpate
07:55 A sneaky stage four
08:40 How shear and position change what you feel
09:20 When photos replace proper assessment
10:35 Size does not matter
11:35 Getting comfortable with probing
12:00 Undermining measurements that differed by centimetres
13:40 Wounds hide n seek
14:15 Palpating skin
18:10 Toe to groin palpation
19:30 Striking lymph node gold
20:15 Palpating pathology
21:30 Touch v AI
22:20 Assessing mixed aetiology through touch
25:05 Turning probe findings into precise care plans
27:20 Get to know your friendly podiatrist
28:10 Education by relationship building
29:15 A reflection on probing
33:40 Consistent positioning for consistent measurement
37:00 Wrap up and where to follow the podcast
Resources mentioned:
Dr Brad Robinson quote https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXiMTnYj8Is/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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.
For more value, connect with us at:
Website 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 https://www.tiktok.com/@twoechidnae
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/advancingwoundcare
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/advancingwoundcare
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TwoEchidnae
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/two-echidnae-wound-care-podcast-with-monika-and-donna/id1773976095
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7EpR6vaSM6jPSRaPMvLVZS
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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