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]

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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]

The basic workup includes evaluating the wound, its extent and severity. Cultures are usually obtained both from the wound site and blood. [en.wikipedia.org]

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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]

It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. [drugs.com]

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]

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When wounds persist, a specialized approach is required for healing.[4] Pathophysiology[edit] To heal a wound, the body undertakes a series of actions collectively known as the wound healing process. [en.wikipedia.org]

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]

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