Skin Wound Care in Children.

Children often run around in outdoor activities and are prone to bruises. Due to their dynamic nature, wounds tend to heal slowly, and children tend to neglect the hygiene of wounds, which is also very likely to cause wound infection. There is no growth without scars. Children are often injured after they can walk. Parents should let children learn wound care knowledge from an early age. The following is a guide for the care of children's wounds prepared for parents; I hope to help you.

If you have children at home, you need to understand the use of these functional dressings.

What are the commonly used wound dressings for children?

Hydrocolloid Band Aid: Suitable for superficial wounds with minor bleeding, it can provide a closed, moist, slightly acidic healing environment to promote the proliferation of microvessels and the formation of granulation tissue, thereby accelerating wound healing.

It has a strong stickiness, it is not easy for children to fall off even if they move, and it has a waterproof function, which can prevent the invasion of foreign microorganisms, protect the wound from infection, and promote rapid healing of the wound.

Silicone Foam Dressing: It is suitable for wounds with a lot of bleeding, especially for swollen parts or folds in the joints. If the damage is impacted, the dressing can also cushion the external force. The dressing has no drugs and is safe to use. Silicone Foam Dressing can also inhibit the formation of scars, tear them off without sticking to the skin, avoid secondary damage to the wound, and relieve pain.

Butterfly Band Aid: The shape can better fit the fingers and joints, suitable for children's finger scratches,

Joint bending will not be affected; it can enhance the comfort of the finger wound and increase the effective use time of the Band-Aid.

Silicone Scar Dressing: After a child's wound has healed, a silicone gel scar dressing can be used to reduce the formation of scars. The main mechanism is that it contains silicone components, which inhibit the proliferation of fibroblasts and capillaries, thereby preventing the fading of scar color. Drug-free, safe, and convenient to use.

Hydrogel Dressing: It is a hydrogel dressing with high water content, which is also very comfortable to use, has good liquid absorption properties due to good flexibility and biocompatibility, and the slippery gel state can effectively avoid wounds Secondary damage caused by the adhesion. It also has the function of relieving pain, suitable for burns and scalds.

What are the main types of wounds in children?

Abrasion: When scratching the epidermis, rinse the foreign body in the wound area with prepared saline. Please do not touch the wound directly with contaminated hands. A secondary infection will occur, and the Hydrocolloid Band Aid can then be used to cover the wound to aid in wound healing.

Scratches: Refers to wounds more serious than abrasions, where the skin is torn above the dermis layer; if it is a laceration, the wound is open and requires sutures, wash the wound with clean saline, and apply Silicone Foam Dressing to cover, then go to a nearby hospital, do not apply excessive force, to cause skin necrosis by applying excessive pressure.

Bites: Children are easily bitten by mosquitoes when playing in the grass, especially when bitten by a highly poisonous object; apply an ice pack to reduce blood circulation, and scratching the wound will cause bacterial infection. You can apply an appropriate amount of Huoxiangzhengqi water to the bite. Mosquito bites are also easy to leave marks, so Silicone Scar Dressing can be used to dilute the marks.

Burns: In the case of burns, immediate medical attention is required. Because the child's skin is thin and fragile, the burn damage is very serious. If you apply ice all the time, it will cause frostbite on the skin. If the burned skin sticks to the clothes, do not remove it. If it peels off with the skin, it may cause Severe pain symptoms will be aggravated. Hydrogel Dressing can be used at this time to relieve the pain of the wound and facilitate the healing of the wound.

Wound healing process:

Wounds heal in the order of inflammation, proliferation, and scarring (maturity). During the inflammatory phase, it is important to stop the bleeding and clean the wound area as the first start of wound healing. During the proliferative phase, new blood vessels and surrounding skin cells and tissue regenerate to fill the injured area, preventing scarring.

Tips for cleaning wounds at home:

The wound should be cleaned with water or normal saline first. Cold water is not recommended. It is recommended not to use absorbent cotton or gauze. Remember not to use alkaline soap to clean the wound. The wound is more suitable for a slightly acidic environment. In addition, pay attention to cleaning up excess exudate. Prevent wound infection.

Longterm Medical is a leading company in the industry, with advanced and complete production equipment and inspection systems, as well as a complete set of scientific and sound management systems. At Longterm Medical, we transform this data by innovating and developing products that make life easier for people with caring needs.

For more information on Innomed® dressings, refer to the previous articles. If you have customized needs, you are welcome to contact us; we will serve you wholeheartedly.

At Longterm Medical, we transform this data by innovating and developing products that make life easier for those who need loving care.

Editor: kiki Jia

Date: July 19, 2022