Wound Care Facts Made Incredibly Fast

Disruption in the continuity of cells is called wound, and wound healing is the restoration of that continuity. Careful asepsis is the most important fact in the process of wound healing. Wound Care Australia provides wound care dressings that provide improved outcomes in wound healing. Some useful facts are discussed below:

·        The skin is a barrier to the outside world protecting the body from infection, radiation and extreme of temperature.

·        There are many types of wounds that can damage the skin including abrasions, lacerations, and rupture injuries.

·        Superficial wounds are generally required first aid like Cleansing and dressing.

·        Some wounds are deeper so they need medical attention you can’t handle them at home because in these kinds of wounds there is a risk of skin infection and bacterial infection is there.

·        The purpose of medical care of wounds is to prevent complications and preserve functions. For wound repair cosmetic results are not the primary consideration.

·        If a wound is due to human and animal bite then it is necessary to take medical treatment on time because in this case bigger risk of serious infection is there.

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During wound healing there are three phases of repair lag, proliferate and remolding. It is necessary to provide moist environment during wound healing in some wounds. Exposing wounds to air may dry the wound and impede the healing process. Gauze Dressing is used in this kind of wound because this dressing provide moist environment to the wound.

  Effective Wound Care starts with an assessment of the entire patient. This including a complete health history of patient. While examine the wound it is necessary to document its size, location, appearance and the surrounding skin.

·        Dressings are applied to the wounds to give them proper environment for healing. The types of dressings that are normally used during wound healing are: Hydrocolloid Dressing, Gauze Dressing, and Alginate Dressing.

·        To know patients Tetanus immunization is also an important factor to be consider during wound healing for example has the person had a tetanus shot or booster vaccine in the last 5 years. So that it can be updated with a tetanus booster if needed.