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Cuts and scrapes are some injuries called open wounds while deep bruises are called closed wound. A wound is a break in the tissue of the body. These are caused by external forces such as motor vehicle accidents, falls and the mishandling of objects, tools, machinery and weapons.
Learning the basics of minor wound care can help you prevent infections and reduce the complications of the injuries. Self-care treatment and first aid for the minor wounds is essential to the daily activities of a person.
Examining the wound as soon as possible and cleaning it thoroughly is the most important aspect of wound care. Thorough examination will help you determine if the wound is minor or severe in nature. Minor wounds can be attended by you applying the simple method of self wound care treatment while if the wound seems severe then you need to seek professional medical care.
Wound care for minor wounds is divided into 3 steps: cleansing the wound, cleansing the skin around the wound, and protecting the wound from further contamination. Some wounds are best left to the professionals to clean especially if the wound needs immediate treatment from a physician.
Bandages are part of the wound care. It is important that wounds be kept clean and dry. Constant changing of bandages will help the healing process more quickly. Breathable bandages are ideal for new wounds keeping bacteria out of the wound and preventing infections.
Wound care includes the use of ointments and medicines but they do not mean that they speed up the healing period. Overuse of the ointments might cause skin reactions and allergic responses, as well as set up a resistance-bacterial growth cycle. Wound care products are widely available but it has been determined that such products may actually slow wound healing. Some products are cytotoxic to human fibroblasts, reducing white blood cells viability and decreasing phagocytic efficiency. Studies show that most of these products must be diluted to avoid toxic effects.
It is also important to know that most wounds should be considered contaminated and they will heal. Constant application of anti-microbial ointments is not necessary to produce rapid wound healing and to avoid infection.
It is medically necessary for the treatment of a wound caused by or treated through a surgical procedure. Surgical procedure is understandably performed by a physician or other health care professional to the extent permissible under the law. Surgical dressings must be ordered by a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or physician's assistant who was acting within the scope of his legal authority. Debriment of a wound may be any type such as mechanical, surgical, autolytic or chemical.
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