Introduction Suture material In general, for any type of skin suture, never use your hands directly to guide the needle, but clamp it in a clamp. The edges of the wound are held with surgical tweezers. This also serves to clamp the needle when the stitch direction changes. Basically, every suture material must be sterile, … The skin suture
Node technology After each skin suture, the threads must be knotted. To achieve an optimal strength of the knot, three knots are always made, whereby these should be in opposite directions. Basically, the first knot should fix the wound in the intended position, while the second counter-rotating knot should stabilize the first knot. To be … Node technology | The skin suture
What is a stab wound? Stab wounds are caused by sharp objects such as needles, knives or scissors that pierce the skin and cause considerable damage in deeper tissue layers. There is a great risk of infection in this type of injury, since pathogenic pathogens can be introduced into deeper tissue during the stabbing process … Stab wound
Diagnosis Diagnosis of stab wounds is quite easy due to the associated symptoms, the characteristics of the wound and the course of the accident. Extensive physical examinations are performed to assess the extent and depth of the wound. In the case of chest injuries, X-rays are taken to diagnose lung injuries or possible air infiltration. … Diagnosis | Stab wound
Complications of a stab wound A blood poisoning or also called sepsis is caused by an infection with pathogenic agents. These pathogens are bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.Typical symptoms of sepsis are very high fever with chills, tachycardia, major breathing problems and drop in blood pressure. In addition, psychological changes can also occur. All these … Complications of a stab wound | Stab wound
Which scar creams are available? The spectrum of scar creams is extremely broad and difficult to survey. The difference between gels, creams, ointments and oils, for example, lies in the ratio of the fatty and aqueous components to each other and the viscosity of the wound care product. Nevertheless, the term cream is often used … Which scar creams are available? | Scar Care
Definition For many people, scars are a physical (pain, itching), but also psychological (aesthetic impairment) burden. For this reason, scar care is of great importance for the physical and mental well-being of those affected. The term scar care is therefore used to describe measures that are intended to either reduce the rate of complications when … Scar Care
Definition – What is a Fournier ́sche Gangrene? Fournier gangrene is a special form of necrotizing fasciitis and occurs in the genital, perineal and anal regions. This leads to a bacterial infection, which in turn causes an increased circulatory disturbance and leads to the death of the skin. The bacteria spread within the fasciae (fasciitis) … Fournier Gangrene
Diagnosis Since a Fournier’s gangrene leads to a rapid spread and progression of the infection, a so-called gaze diagnosis is usually possible. This means that the corresponding physician only has to take a look at it to make a suspected diagnosis. Even in doubtful cases the doctor will initiate immediate therapy. The reason is the … Diagnosis | Fournier Gangrene
Treatment and therapy The therapy of a Fournier Gangrene consists of several parts.It is important that the treatment is as fast as possible. Often too much time is lost through a doctor-patient conversation. How early a therapy is carried out depends strongly on the outcome of the disease. A Fournier gangrene is treated with a … Treatment and therapy | Fournier Gangrene
Healing time and prognosis Despite therapy, a Fournier gangrene is associated with a mortality rate of 20-50%. Untreated such a gangrene is an absolutely lethal disease. For the prognosis it is important to start the medical therapy early. Especially in case of changes in the genital area, patients go to the doctor much too late … Healing time and prognosis | Fournier Gangrene
What does it mean if you have pus in the wound? Pus is a secretion of the body, a so-called exudate, in response to an inflammation. The nature and color of the pus can vary depending on the trigger and environment from thin to thick, and in color from pale yellow to green or even … Pus in a wound
