Wound care is a crucial aspect of healthcare that focuses on promoting healing, preventing infection, and managing symptoms in individuals with wounds.

Types of Wounds

1. Acute wounds (cuts, lacerations, surgical incisions)
2. Chronic wounds (diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers)
3. Burns

Wound Care Involves

1. Debridement (removing dead tissue)
2. Dressing changes
3. Infection control
4. Pain management
5. Nutrition and hydration support
6. Offloading pressure (for pressure ulcers)

The goal of wound care is to create an optimal environment for healing, prevent complications, and improve patient outcome.