How do you deal with dry wounds after surgery?

Postoperative wound care is a vital part of the patient's recovery process. Proper wound care can not only promote wound healing but also effectively prevent infection and complications. The following is a case study that details how to deal with dry wounds after surgery. Let's take a look.

Why choose moist healing?

Moist healing can promote the growth of granulation tissue and shorten the healing time: Moist healing can help the growth of granulation tissue by keeping the wound moist, thus shortening the wound healing time. Moist healing can provide a slightly acidic and closed space for the wound that is conducive to wound healing. The local microenvironment of the wound often forms a low oxygen tension, stimulating macrophages to release a variety of growth factors, promoting angiogenesis, and accelerating the formation of granulation tissue.

Examples:

The patient, a 65-year-old male, had a wound after surgery, with symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain around the wound. The wound was located on the front of the left calf, with an area of about 5cmx3cm and a depth of about 0.5cm. The surface was dry and scabbed, the surrounding skin was pigmented, and the blood circulation was poor.

Treatment method:

1. Clean the wound: Use clean tap water to shower or freshly opened drinking water to rinse. If there is a small amount of soap bubbles on the wound, rinse it off immediately. (Note: Liquids such as alcohol or hydrogen peroxide solution are tissue-destructive and should not be used to clean open wounds. After cleaning, wipe it dry with a dry cotton ball.)

2. When using a functional wound dressing that can heal with moisture, the skin will dry out and become necrotic, accompanied by pain, which is not conducive to wound healing. You can also cover the wound with oil to prevent the tissue from drying out. For example, the main component of Vaseline or other moisturizing fats is oil, which can effectively protect the skin barrier. After cleaning the wound, apply a thick layer of Vaseline on the clean wound, and then use a moist healing dressing.

3. In the process of wound care, changing the dressing is also very important. Generally, the dressing of the wound should be changed every 2-3 days. First, use iodine to wipe around the center of the wound outwards, repeat three times, and use a new cotton swab each time. However, it should be noted that alcohol cannot be used directly on open wounds to avoid irritating the wound surface. Then use a new functional dressing to apply to the wound. If the wound shows signs of infection such as redness, swelling, pus discharge, etc., you should seek medical attention in time and have a professional doctor perform debridement to remove pus and necrotic tissue to reduce the risk of spreading infection.

4. Good nutritional status is the basis for wound healing. Patients should maintain a balanced diet and take in enough nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and minerals to support the repair and regeneration of wound tissue.

After one month of careful care, the patient's wound healed gradually, and the symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain were significantly alleviated, and he finally recovered completely. For the care of chronic ulcer wounds, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the patient's systemic condition and local wound conditions and formulate a personalized care plan. At the same time, keeping the wound clean and dry, changing the dressing regularly, and applying local medication and nutritional support are the keys to successful treatment. For more information on Innomed® Hydrocolloid Dressing Ultra-thin, Refer to the Previous Articles. If you have customized needs, you are welcome to contact us; You Wholeheartedly. At longterm medical, we transform this data by Innovating and Developing Products that Make Life Life easier for those who need loving care.

Editor: kiki Jia