Wound Management

Woundcare - Infection Check List

Any wound, whether a cut or an abrasion has the potential to become infected if not treated and taken care of properly. Most of the time these wound heals without difficulty. But in certain situations bacteria can cause infection and lead to tissue and skin damage. For proper care, it is important to understand the proper procedure of checking a wound for infection and keeping yourself healthy.

 

 

 

 

If you care for a wound regularly and keep it clean and dry, the chances of it becoming infected will be minimal. Manage chronic and difficult-to-heal wounds with the different types of dressings. You can use Smith & Nephew Solosite Gel Hydrogel Wound Dressing that comes with preservatives. It can donate moisture to rehydrate non-viable tissue. It absorbs exudate while retaining its structure in the wound. Product like Derma Dermagran Moisturizing Spray is a pH balance skin protectant. It conditions the skin before application of any ointment or appropriate dressing. It includes ionic zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B6, Calcium and Magnesium that provides protection and moisture to wound bed. You can even use ReliaMed Cotton Fluff Sponge which is latex free sterile sponge and is useful in wound dressing, general cleaning, prepping, packing and debriding. Consult your health care professional immediately if situation is severe.

   

 

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