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Wound Care
No matter how serious a wound is, it’s important to care for it correctly. In certain scenarios, you’ll be able to care for a wound completely at home, but it’s also sometimes necessary to seek professional medical care. Either way, there are a few things to keep in mind when you care for a wound.
Basic Care
In order to promote healing, there are a few things you can do. You can use gentle soap and water to clean the area regularly, use bandages as needed, and avoid allowing the area to come into contact with dirt and debris. As the wound heals, you can allow it to breathe and apply sunscreen to the area.
Do’s and Don’ts
There are a few things you should avoid doing if you have a wound to care for. You should avoid the following: applying ointments when an infection isn’t present, using antiseptics, and not allowing the area to get air.
Assessing a Wound
When evaluating a wound, it's important to carefully examine the affected area to determine the type, severity, and extent of the injury. You can start the assessment by visually inspecting the wound and the surrounding skin for any signs of redness, swelling, bleeding, or discharge. After that, measure the size and depth of the wound, and remove any foreign objects or debris if possible. Additionally, take note of any pain or tenderness present, as well as the patient's overall health status. These observations will help your healthcare professional determine the best treatment plan.
Treatment
In some situations, you shouldn’t rely on home treatment to heal a wound. A few scenarios that should require medical attention include animal bites, deep wounds, infection, and any punctures from a rusted or unclean object. When you speak with a medical professional, you can get a better treatment plan and a more accurate diagnosis.
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Cleansers
Cleansers remove contaminants and foreign debris from the surface of an injury, and they’re used to irrigate deep lacerations. Some require rinsing, some don’t.
Tape
Use tape to keep dressings in place. Assorted tapes are available, designed for a variety of applications. They can be foam, mesh, cloth, latex, or other materials. Some are silicone-backed or adhesive-backed, and they are made in a variety of widths.
Dressings
Wound dressings have become very high-tech over the last few decades, to the great benefit of patients. There are a huge variety of options, so consult your physician. Briefly, here are a few:
Hydrocolloid Dressing
These dressings are made of a semipermeable film coated with an absorbent mass. Hydrocolloid dressing is versatile and comes in paste, gel, and wafer form.
Collagen Dressing
Collagen is also used as a primary dressing. These dressings promote healing by stimulating the body’s collagen fibers, cultivating the growth of new tissue and blood vessels. They’re made of bovine or porcine tissue.
Contact Layers
Contact layer dressings are non adherent dressings that are applied directly to the wound. These are composed of mesh or woven material to permit drainage. They are recommended when other dressings might stick, in part because they can remain in place for up to one week.
Hydrogel Dressing
Hydrogel dress is made mostly of water and comes in moist gel sheets, dry sheets, and tubes. It gently softens necrotic tissue, making it easier to remove.
Hydrofera Blue® Foam
Hydrofera Blue Foam is a brand name for an antibacterial foam dressing. It must be hydrated to work effectively and can be rehydrated with sterile water. It’s useful for absorbing drainage.
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