Brief overview What is a pressure dressing? A first aid measure for heavily bleeding wounds. How is a pressure dressing applied? Raise or elevate the injured body part, apply and fix the wound dressing, apply and fix the pressure pad. In which cases? For heavily bleeding wounds, e.g., cuts, puncture wounds, contusions. Risks: Strangulation of … Applying a Pressure Bandage: Instructions & Risks
Brief overview What to do in case of a cut? Clean the wound, disinfect it, close it (with plaster/bandage), possibly further measures by the doctor (e.g. stitching or gluing the wound, tetanus vaccination). Cut risks: Severe skin, muscle, tendon, nerve and vascular injuries, wound infection, high blood loss, scarring. When to see a doctor? For … Cut Wound: How to Properly Treat
Brief overview What to do in case of a laceration? First aid: stop heavy bleeding with pressure bandage, rinse wound with cool tap water, disinfect (if a suitable agent is available), bring edges of small lacerations outside the face together with staple plaster (suture strips) Laceration risks: Wound infection (incl. tetanus infection), scarring, concussion in … Laceration: When Should You See a Doctor?
Chronic wounds: Definition A wound that does not heal over a period of more than four weeks is described as chronic. Poor wound healing is often the result of a circulatory disorder, an immunodeficiency or diabetes mellitus. A common chronic wound is a bedsore (decubitus ulcer) or leg ulcer (ulcus cruris). An acute wound that … Chronic Wounds: Wound Care, Treatment, Dressing Change
Wound and healing ointment containing dexpanthenol Ointments containing the active ingredient dexpanthenol are frequent companions in the medicine cabinet. They promote the renewal of the skin layer and provide moisture. They are ideal for the so-called proliferative phase of wound healing, in which the wound slowly closes and crusts over. In addition to skin ointments … Wound and healing ointment: Types, application, risks
Brief overview What does wound care mean? All measures for the treatment of open acute and chronic wounds – from first aid to complete wound healing. Measures for wound care: Wound cleansing and disinfection, possibly drainage, possibly debridement, possibly maggot therapy, wound closure with plaster, tissue adhesive, suture or staples. Wound care: for freshly dressed … Wound Care: Measures, Reasons, Risks
Dressing change: How do I remove the old dressing? Wash your hands thoroughly before changing the dressing and then use a hand sanitizer. You should also wear sterile gloves to prevent infection. Then carefully pull the plaster strips from the skin – rapid tearing should be avoided. Older people in particular often have thin and … Changing Dressings: How to Do It Properly!
Inactive wound dressings The classic dressing materials are referred to as inactive wound dressings. This group includes: Gauze compress Gauze compress Non-woven dressings In addition to their use for wound coverage in weeping and dry wounds, the inactive dressings are also used for applying antiseptic solutions and cleansing the wound. Interactive wound dressings A moist … Wound dressings: When is each type best suited?
