Dangerous infections are some of the main complications that usually arise from the slow and poor healing of wounds. The risk of having a part of the body amputated increases, especially when the wounds are poorly healing for diabetic patients. Wound care in humble is carried out by qualified and well-experienced practitioners who provide you with interrogative wound care to promote healing and reduce any infection chances.
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Why is wound management important?
Generally, the skin is grouped as the largest organ of your body and forms a barrier between the interior and exterior environments. Therefore, you must always keep your skin very healthy to reduce any form of wound or opening that may be the infection’s entry point. Even though serious wounds are likely to occur in any part of your body, they are more likely to be found in the lower extremities because of the poor circulation in the legs due to the effect of gravity. You get poor circulation due to advancement in age, diabetes, or heart disease.
In addition, due to the above reasons, the wounds in your legs take a long time to close, thus slowing the wound healing process. Therefore, your wound remains open for a period of time allowing viruses, bacteria, and fungi to enter through the opening. It leads to some serious infections like gangrene or ulcerations. Hence, wound management plays an important role in determining the type of wound you might be having and offering you some treatment options early enough to prevent major complications.
What happens during wound management?
Immediately after visiting the facility, the health care provider begins by evaluating your wound and type of injury. The wound is then cleaned using antiseptic solutions to prevent introducing an infection to the injured site. The kind of treatment you are likely to receive depends on the wound’s severity and condition. Pain drugs, topical antimicrobial ointments, regular irrigation, and dry or wet dressing are some of the treatment options available. During your discharge, the care provider teaches you various ways of caring for your wound and how to change the dressings appropriately.
How long do I need wound management?
The duration of your wound management depends on the type and how fast your wound can properly heal. If you are at risk of ulceration, especially for diabetic patients, the health provider may require you to visit the facility weekly if you have a severe wound. However, the facility recommends you visit them at least once or twice a week for checkups and evaluations until your wound is healed completely. In case your wound begins oozing, bleeding, or its condition worsens, you are encouraged to return to the facility for continuity for care and management of the wound before further complications arise.
Suppose you have an acute or chronic wound and you want to prevent infections from invading it; consult or call Calvary Urgent Care today for more information. Your wound will be appropriately managed using the available treatment options. You can also walk into the clinic to get the services offered and get some advice on how to care for your wound at home.
