EPITHELIALISING WOUND


Description

Wound pink in appearance with fragile tissue (3)

Management Aims

To protect and promote new tissue growth by maintaining a moist environment

Treatment
  • Apply a thin hydrocolloid
  • Always consider a low or non-adherent dressing for patients with fragile skin
Comment

If necessary, irrigate the wound with warmed sodium chloride 0.9% at dressing change to remove debris (4)

Patient Education

Emphasise the importance of personal hygiene