GRANULATING WOUND


Description

Granular appearance, glossy red and bleeds easily (5)

Management Aims

To promote and protect angiogenesis by maintaining a warm moist environment

Treatment
  • Irrigate if necessary with warmed sodium chloride 0.9%
  • For low/moderate exudating wounds use a hydrocolloid dressing
  • For highly exudating wounds use a foam dressing
  • Always consider a low/non-adherent dressing for patients with fragile skin
Patient Education

Personal hygiene must be maintained