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Wound Care Products & Dressings
Wound Care Products Are Critical for Recovery
Caring for wounds, especially for seniors, requires having the right wound care products available when you need them. The type of medical dressings you will need, depends on the type of wound involved. Superficial abrasions or burn wounds may require only a first aid kit with an antiseptic, gauze pads and bandages. However, more severe wounds may need specialized products such as hydrocolloid dressings, which are used to treat ulcers and severe burns. Honest Medical offers a full range of professional-grade wound care products to help you or a caregiver manage the healing process for any type of wound.
Two Categories of Wounds: Acute and Chronic
There are two basic types of wounds but several degrees of each type. Acute wounds are those that have a predictable recovery process that usually takes two to four weeks. These wounds are often the result of a surgical procedure. Chronic wounds include pressure injuries and ulcers, which do not have a predictable healing progression and can take months or longer to heal.
Levels of Wound Severity
Wounds can range from simple abrasions where only the surface of the skin is penetrated to deep lacerations where several layers of the skin are impacted. Burns are another type of wound that has levels from first-degree to fourth-degree burns. The wound care products you require will vary depending on the level of wound severity. The healing process for surgical wounds depends on the procedure involved but they also require careful wound care.
Pressure injuries or bedsores occur when continuous pressure interrupts the blood flow to the skin. They can be the result of long-term bed confinement, wheelchair use or any situation where the skin is compressed against bone for an extended period of time. Ulcers or pressure wounds that ooze fluid or blood are chronic wounds that take a long time to heal.
When to Consult a Healthcare Professional
Minor burns and abrasions can be treated at home and there are steps you can take to avoid pressure wounds and ulcers from developing. For more serious wounds such as severe burns, deep lacerations or ulcers, seek a doctor’s care immediately.
Learn More About Wounds and Wound Care Products
Honest Medical has published several articles that offer a more in-depth discussion of wounds and how to care for them:
- Mastering Wound Care at Home: Vital Tips and Best Practices
- Essential Steps for Burn Wound Care: A Caregivers Guide to Effective Treatment
- Bedsores: Stages, Treatment and Prevention
- Preventing Skin Infections: A Quick Guide When Caring for Immobile Adults
If you have any questions about the wound care products you need, contact an Honest Medical Care Specialist at (833) 933-2323.
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