Presentation
A wound may be described in many ways; by its aetiology, anatomical location, by whether it is acute or chronic1, by the method of closure, by its presenting symptoms or indeed by the appearance of the predominant tissue types in the wound bed. [clinimed.co.uk]
The microorganisms likely to infect a wound depend predominantly on what microorganisms are present on the skin, as well as the depth and location of the wound. [woundsource.com]
RestorixHealth’s Center of Excellence award presented to the Wound Clinic at Pinckneyville Community Hospital L-R: RestorixHealth Market Representatives, John Bender, Nichole Baer, Lead RN; Pinckneyville Community Hospital Representatives Stephen Priebe [kfvs12.com]
An additional publication presenting the research that supports these endpoints was recently accepted by WRR. In Memoriam: Thomas K. [woundheal.org]
"A unique nail gun injury to the heart with a delayed presentation". Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. 13 (3): 363–365. doi:10.1510/icvts.2011.272120. ISSN 1569-9293. PMID 21636580. Kaljusto ML, Tønnessen T (May 2012). [en.wikipedia.org]
Entire Body System
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Pain
"Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants" is the title of one of Dr. Brand's books and a phrase used to initiate the explanation regarding the devastating consequences that can occur from limbs without the necessary warning system of pain. [hrsa.gov]
Manage pain Wounds can be painful, so consider pain relief while the wound heals. Talk to your GP about options for pain relief. [healthywa.wa.gov.au]
Any pain, redness, and swelling will typically increase in intensity. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Provide pain relievers when possible. Review the wound every 24 hours. [cdc.gov]
Wounds can be painful at first, but usually the pain lessens after the first day. If a cut affects a nerve or tendon, the person may be unable to move the body part fully. [merckmanuals.com]
Treatment
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Brand's treatment approach is understanding and addressing the psychological ramifications of neuropathy that make treatment protocol sometimes difficult to follow. [hrsa.gov]
Treatment options The treatment recommended by your doctor depends on your age, health and the nature of your wound. General medical care may include: Cleaning to remove dirt and debris from a fresh wound. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]
These dressings display their own advantages and disadvantages in wound treatment. They are used so frequently in our routine wound treatments. [hsj.gr]
Discuss treatment options with your healthcare providers to decide what care you want to receive. You always have the right to refuse treatment. The above information is an educational aid only. [drugs.com]
Etiology
Figure 1: Toe wound, amputation site infected and sloughy Figure 2: Infected toe wound and nail bed Etiology Most infected wounds are caused by bacterial colonization, originating either from the normal flora on the skin, or bacteria from other parts [woundsource.com]
Wounds can originate from external causes such as penetrating objects or blunt trauma, or internal causes such as immune, metabolic, and neurologic etiologies. [jobst-usa.com]
Epidemiology
"Assault induced stab injuries: epidemiology and actual treatment strategy". Acta Chirurgica Belgica. 111 (3): 146–54. doi:10.1080/00015458.2011.11680726. PMID 21780521. [en.wikipedia.org]
However, few epidemiological studies have examined whether pregnant women with mental health disorders and trauma are at increased risk of using cannabis during pregnancy. [jamanetwork.com]
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Pathophysiology
Cellular, molecular and biochemical differences in the pathophysiology of healing between acute wounds, chronic wounds and wounds in the elderly. Rasche H (2001). "Haemostasis and thrombosis: an overview". [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
The doctor will treat the wound immediately to prevent further blood loss or to prevent it from being infected. However, the doctor will also check for other injuries. [docdoc.com.sg]
They can prevent the wound bed friction and keep the wound bed moist and prevent germ contamination. Doctors can observe the wound situation without dressing removal. [hsj.gr]
The basic principle in chronic wound care is to keep the wound clean to prevent infection and promote healing. Regular aseptic wound dressing is crucial. [elderly.gov.hk]
In this article, we describe how to prevent, recognize, and treat an infected wound. We also cover risk factors, complications, when to see a doctor, and medical treatment. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Prevent hand-foot-and-mouth disease It’s contagious, but you can reduce your child’s risk of catching it. Find out what helps. Scabies? Treat everyone! If your child develops scabies, everyone in your household will need treatment. [aad.org]