What is a surgical wound?
A surgical wound is a cut or incision in the skin that is usually made by a scalpel during surgery. A surgical wound can also be the result of a drain placed during surgery. Surgical wounds vary greatly in size. They are usually closed with sutures, but are sometimes left open to heal.
What are the types of surgical wounds?
Surgical wounds can be classified into one of four categories. These categories depend...
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Surgical wound care
Surgical wound care - open
TOPNURSE~An incision is a cut through the skin that is made during surgery. It is also called a surgical wound. Some incisions are small, others are long. The size of the incision depends on the kind of surgery you had.
Sometimes, an incision breaks open. This may happen along the entire cut or just part of it. Your doctor may decide not to close it again with sutures (stitches).
What...
6 Key Factors in Treating a Diabetic Wound
TOPNURSE~By 2030, it is estimated that more than 550 million people around the world will have diabetes. Approximately 25% of these diabetic patients will develop foot ulcers during their lifetime, which often require advanced diabetic wound treatment to prevent complications. To help achieve the optimal healing environment and protect against problems, there are six key factors to consider when treating diabetic wounds.
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How does diabetes affect wound healing?
Diabetes can cause wounds to heal more slowly. This raises the risk that someone with diabetes will develop infections and other complications.
A person who manages their diabetes well can improve wound healing and reduce the chances of developing a serious infection.
Diabetes and wound healing
Those with diabetes may find that different types of wounds are slow...
