Chronic Wound Care Guidelines

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ChronicWound Care GuidelinesAbridged VersionThe Wound Healing SocietyTable of Ulcer ........................................ ..............4Pressure Ulcer ........................................ ..........10Diabetic Ulcer ........................................ ..........16Arterial Insufficiency Ulcer ..............................22Referenc es ........................................ .................28The Wound Healing Society2The publication of the Wound Care Guidelines by the WoundHealing Society in the December 2006 issue of Wound Repair and Regenerationrepresents the culmination of a three-year effortinvolving numerous individuals and entities. As the PrincipalInvestigator and Chief Editor of this work, I think that a briefhistory of the genesis and completion of this project is absolutelynecessary.

wound, the capability of the healthcare provider and the overall condition of the patient. Cleansing 4.3 Cleanse wound initially and at each dressing change using a neutral, nonirritating and nontoxic solution. Routine wound cleansing should be accomplished with a minimum of chemical and/or mechanical trauma.

  Guidelines, Wound, Dressings