Wounds: an overlooked burden (Part 2) – Wound treatment: a daunting decision

Various types of wounds are encountered daily in medical practice, and due to the numerous treatment options available on the market, making the most appropriate choice of treatment may be a rather daunting decision. The wound treatment should not inconvenience the patient to the point that the woun...

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Published in:	Wound healing southern Africa Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 63 - 69
Main Authors:	Parkar, H, Mlambo, SS, Naude, L, Strydom, H, Nakidien, N, Cromarty, AD
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Pretoria Medpharm Publications 01-12-2021
Subjects:	Clinical decision making Guidelines Medical dressings Medical treatment Physical examinations Postoperative period secondary intention wounds speciality wound dressings Surgical wounds Trauma trauma wounds Treatment guidelines Wound healing wound treatment options
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Summary:	Various types of wounds are encountered daily in medical practice, and due to the numerous treatment options available on the market, making the most appropriate choice of treatment may be a rather daunting decision. The wound treatment should not inconvenience the patient to the point that the wound care becomes compromised. It is for this reason that a proper assessment of the wound status be conducted in order to select an appropriate treatment intervention or dressing type, as this will directly impact the way in which the wound heals. This article is based on the expertise of three active wound care practitioners and aims to provide guidance to clinicians when providing primary wound care. The downloadable tables can be printed and used as reference materials in daily practice.
ISSN:	1998-8885 2076-8893
DOI:	10.10520/ejc-mp_whsa_v14_n2_a4