Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #10 This dressing is not for salad!
After you have completed an excellent wound repair, the next part of wound management is the wound dressing. Advancements in medical technology have expanded the wound dressing options far beyond the days of regular web roll gauze. In fact, you’ll find more options for wound dressings than you will salad dressings at your favorite restaurant!
One very important detail to wound dressing is moisture. Historically it was felt that wounds should be exposed to the air and allowed to dry out. Recent studies have shown that occluded wounds heal up to 40 percent faster than non-occluded wounds.
Armstrong, DA et al. Basic principles of wound management. UpToDate Oct 2017.
Each wound has unique needs that should be taken into consideration for both dressing and dressing change regimen. Visit ProviderPrepared.com for the peace of mind you need for home wound care.
Provider Prepared
Nathan Whittaker, MD
One very important detail to wound dressing is moisture. Historically it was felt that wounds should be exposed to the air and allowed to dry out. Recent studies have shown that occluded wounds heal up to 40 percent faster than non-occluded wounds.
Armstrong, DA et al. Basic principles of wound management. UpToDate Oct 2017.
Each wound has unique needs that should be taken into consideration for both dressing and dressing change regimen. Visit ProviderPrepared.com for the peace of mind you need for home wound care.
Provider Prepared
Nathan Whittaker, MD
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