Common types of wound
Contusion
A contusion is more commonly called a bruise. It is usually caused by a blunt blow, the overlying skin is unbroken, but tissues and blood vessels below are damaged. The discolouration is caused by bleeding from small vessels into the tissues. Red blood cells trapped in the tissue spaces become deoxygenated anddark coloured. Bruising can also develop after deeper tissues, such as bones are damaged, and may only become apparent after a period of time as blood tracks towards the body surface.
If blood collects in a discrete pool within the tissues this is described as a haematoma. As the blood in a haematoma is well consolidated it may cause pressure effects on surrounding tissues, these may include pain and nerve compression. There is a risk a haematoma may become infected and some need to be surgically evacuated.
Abrasion
An abrasion is a scrape or graze. Typically, there is a superficial surface wound involving the epidermis and part of the dermis. As dermal nociceptors are exposed in the damaged dermis, these wounds are often very painful. Some abrasions can however, be deeper wounds involving tissues below the level of the skin. Abrasions are most commonly caused by friction injuries, falling off bikes is a common cause. These wounds need to be well cleaned to remove dirt and grit which may be sticking to the wound surface. Video Rating: / 5
Is it better to let a wound dry out or to try and keep it moist? If you don’t know this video is for you!
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Wound care or wound healing. This video is on how to heal wounds faster, wound healing foods, vitamins, after surgery.
This video is about general advice on foods and lifestyle factors that help promote wound healing. I’ve received a lot of messages to make a video on how to make wounds heal faster after surgery. I hope my tips help! Please remember if you’re worried about your wound or just want to be sure it’s ok. It’s always best to speak to your nurse, doctor or pharmacist so they can assess and advise appropriately.
WOUND HEALING FACTORS:
Eat well, heal well: Wound healing and nutrition guide: https://www.esht.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/0679.pdf
– The above nutrition guide also gives information for diabetic patients and requirement of good blood sugar levels.
HYDRATION: Dehydrated skin is less elasticated, more fragile and susceptible to breakdown. Dehydration also reduces the efficiency of blood circulation which will impair the supply of oxygen and nutrients the wound desperately needs for the healing process.
Aim for 6-8 glasses of water per day unless recommended otherwise by your healthcare professional.
PROTEIN: Deficiency can impair the rebuilding and remodelling stage of wound healing. It’s also been reported that protein deficiency can cause impairment of collagen production which reduces the wound strength and increases the risk of infection.
Protein rich foods include meat, poultry, eggs, beans and tofu – Link further above in the description to a helpful guide that explains what to eat for each tip, how much to eat and various other information for a healthy diet.
ENERGY: The main source of energy for your body and for wound healing and carbohydrate and fats. Collagen production takes the most energy. Calorie needs for healing increase with increasing size and complexity of the wound – Now if its needed your doctors will involve dieticians to help you with this.
The reason why you need the energy and carbohydrate availability is because if you don’t your body will convert those helpful proteins we mentioned earlier into energy. Fats also have a key role in structure, function of cell membranes and again preventing the body from using proteins for energy.
VITAMINS & MINERALS: Eating a varied and balanced diet should get you all of these. Supplementation is sometimes required which is usually initiated by dieticians for chronic wound healing and malnutrition.
The most important vitamins for wound healing include Vitamin A, B and the main one Vitamin C as it helps with collagen production, cross-linking as well as the formation of new blood vessels.
Vitamin C is found is a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Such as oranges, orange juice, strawberries, broccoli. Food sources for all vitamins: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/iron/
MINERALS: Zinc, copper and iron are the main ones involved in wound healing. Again eating a varied and balanced diet should get you all of these. Food sources for all minerals: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/iron/
SMOKING: If you do smoke please try to stop and quit. Smoking delays wound healing because various reasons it reduces oxygen supply to the wound, it raises blood sugar levels and its been shown to increase pain at the wound site.
WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE:
If a wound becomes infected, it may:
• Become more painful.
• Look red or swollen.
• Weep or leak some blood-like liquid, pus or blood.
• Have an unpleasant smell.
If you develop a high temperature, notice any of the signs mentioned above, or have any concerns about your wound, then contact your nurse or doctor.
This is general wound advice for more information always speak to your nurse or doctor.
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At the Ohio State’s Comprehensive Wound Center we know there are many factors that affect wound healing. These factors include diabetes/high blood sugar, vascular disease/poor circulation/blood flow; pressure and immobility; infection, nutrition, smoking .
For more information about our services, or to schedule an appointment, please call 614-293-4811 or visit us at http://wexnermedical.osu.edu/go/wound
Corneal eye abrasions can be very painful. Fort Lauderdale ophthalmologist Dr Alan Mendelsohn discusses how the eye recovers and heals from one. Video Rating: / 5
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