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Date: 23 May 2012
Time: 17:51
Tissue viability service
If you have a wound that is not healing or that is of concern to the staff looking after you, you may be referred to the Tissue Viability Service for specialist advice. Tissue viability is another name for wound care.
The Tissue Viability Service at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust consists of:
- a lead tissue viability nurse specialist
- five tissue viability nurses
- six equipment store staff
- secretarial support.
The nurses in the team can provide expert advice on all types of wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot wounds, surgical wounds or fungating tumours. We may also advise on prevention of pressure ulcers, which involves the provision of special mattresses and cushions.
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