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Wound Management Comprehensive Reviewed September, 2016, Expires November, 2018 Provider Information and Specifics available on our Website Unauthorized Distribution Prohibited 2016 , , , LLC By Wanda Lockwood, RN, BA, MA Introduction There are many different types of wounds (burns, ulcers, dermal lesions, surgical incisions, traumatic injuries), and these wounds may be classified or staged differently, with some (such as burns) requiring special treatment, but there are general principles of Wound assessment and Management that apply to all different types of wounds. Since the days of the simple wet to dry saline dressings, Wound care has changed markedly. There are different dressings and Wound materials available to manage exudate, debride the Wound , decrease bioburden, decrease pain, and promote granulation. Understanding the skin is necessary for assessing and treating wounds.
clock face: “Undermining of 1.5 cm width extends from 2 o’clock to 4 o’clock.” Tunneling Extends from the wound under normal tissue but does not open to the skin or other structures. If the tunnel is of adequate
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