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Post-operative Surgical Wound Management: Wound Healing Phases and Methods, Topical
Appropriate surgical wound and incision management in the post-operative time period is imperative to prevent complications, including surgical site infection and wound dehiscence. The tenets of modern wound management are applicable to primarily closed incisions, as well as to subacute and chronic wounds. Preventing incisional infection by appropriate cleansing, skin care, and moisture management is…
Advanced Wound Care & Wound Management
; At Convatec, we develop and produce advanced wound care solutions for the management of hard-to-heal wounds, and prevention of wound occurrence. At Convatec, we believe in better healthcare not just for some but for all. We want patients with hard-to-heal wounds to have better quality of life and experience positive outcomes, and we want…
How to Change a Wound Dressing: Safety Tips & Procedure
Co-authored by: Medical Review Board This article was co-authored by Jurdy Dugdale, RN. Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989. This article has been viewed 135,647 times. Co-authors: 7 Updated: December 28, 2023 Views: 135,647 Medical Disclaimer The content of this article…
Understanding Wound Care: An Overview
]]> ]]]]>]]> Author: Janet S. Mackenzie, MD, ABPS, CWSP, AAGPJanet S Mackenzie MD, ABPS, CWSP, AAGP is the Chief Medical Officer at Vohra Wound Physicians. She has been with the company since 2013 and has almost 30 years of wound care experience as both a plastic surgeon and a wound care specialist. After obtaining a…
How Should I Clean a Wound?
If you or your child gets a cut, scrape, or burn, it’s important to clean the wound properly right away to prevent infection. Here’s how to do it in five easy steps.Clean your hands using soap and water or hand sanitizer, then put on disposable gloves, if possible. Do this before you touch your wound…
Arterial Ulcers, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Arterial ulcers, also referred to as ischemic ulcers, are caused by poor perfusion (delivery of nutrient-rich blood) to the lower extremities. The overlying skin and tissues are then deprived of oxygen, killing these tissues and causing the area to form an open wound. In addition, the lack of blood supply can result in minor scrapes…
Advanced Wound Care
Advanced wound care therapies challenge the status quo. They’re a clinician’s go-to interventions when traditional methods fail. We work with clinicians and scientists around the globe to continually bring you state-of-the-art, groundbreaking products and resources. Scientifically engineered to help overcome barriers to healing and elevate the standard of care, we ensure these technologies are accessible…
How to Take Care of Your Wound After Surgery
When you’re back home after your operation, make sure the cut made by your surgeon doesn’t get infected. Get familiar with some simple rules for taking care of your healing wound.Your doctor will give you exact instructions on when and how to change it. Most wounds don’t need one after a few days, but if…