Non-healing wounds affect a significant number of people
in the United States. They are responsible for considerable
pain, suffering and loss of function. Furthermore, without
proper treatment, wounds can become infected and threaten
loss of limb or life.
Warning Signs & Symptoms
Do you have a Chronic Wound?
- A wound that has not improved after one month
- A leg or foot ulcer resulting from poor circulation
- a non-healing incision or injury
- a sore caused by sustained pressure
Treatment
It is widely accepted that a warm, moist wound environment
encourages healing and prevents tissue dehydration and
cell death. These conditions also allow the interaction
of the cells and growth factors involved in healing.
In addition, it is generally felt that dressings should:
- provide mechanical protection
- protect against secondary protection
- be non-adherent and easily removed without trauma
- leave no foreign particles in the wound
- offer effective pain relief
For More Information...
Centre for Evidence-Based Nursing
http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/hstd/centres/evidence/ev-intro.htm
World Wide Wounds
http://www.smtl.co.uk/world-wide-wounds/
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