Why is the wound surface always moist?

Wounds with a lot of exudates are often damp. Keeping the wound clean, dry, and properly ventilated will help reduce bacterial growth and promote wound healing. In severe cases, the wound surface will rot and there will be a peculiar smell. Below we will discuss how to assess the moisture level of the wound and how to properly treat this type of wound.

Assessment of wound moisture :

Dry: The wound bed is dry with no visible moisture and no trace of the primary dressing.

Moist: A small amount of fluid is visible after the dressing is removed, and the primary dressing has obvious traces, but it is not soaked. This is the ideal state for exudate management.

Moist: A small amount of fluid is visible after the dressing is removed, and the primary dressing is clearly marked but not wet; the frequency of dressing changes is appropriate for the type of dressing used.

Saturated: The primary dressing is moist and soaked through. If the dressing type is not changed, the dressing change interval needs to be shortened.

Leakage: The dressing is saturated, and exudate has overflowed from the first and second layers of dressings, wetting the clothes; if the type of dressing is not changed, the dressing change interval needs to be greatly shortened.

Possible causes of moist wounds :

Some burns and blisters may cause moisture. The wound may become inflamed, red, swollen, and pus-filled, which are signs of wound infection and can easily cause moisture in the wound. If local fat liquefies, it may also cause moisture in the wound. In addition, people with poor nutrient absorption, such as the elderly, diabetics, and those with abnormal coagulation function, may have slow local tissue healing and their wounds may easily become moist.

Which dressing is appropriate for this type of wound?

Silicone gel foam dressing is an efficient and safe wound care material, especially suitable for managing exudate from different types of wounds. It has dynamic exudate management capabilities, and its multi-layer structure helps to dynamically manage exudate and reduce the risk of leakage and maceration.

The contact layer can be repeatedly pasted without sticking to the wound, which is convenient for medical staff to change the dressing, avoid secondary injury, and reduce pain. The top layer has a waterproof and breathable polyurethane film, which effectively blocks the external environment from invading the wound. It allows water vapor and oxygen to exchange, creating a suitable healing environment for the wound. It is suitable for superficial granulation wounds that heal by secondary intention, chronic and acute exudative wounds, full-thickness or partial-thickness wounds, such as pressure sores, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, infected wounds, surgical wounds, etc.

How to properly treat moist wounds in daily life?

Step 1: In addition to increasing the frequency of dressing changes, it is very important to clean this type of wound. First, use hand sanitizer and running water to clean the wound. Then use physiological saline to rinse the wound twice, which can keep the wound clean. Then use a disposable iodine cotton swab to disinfect from the center to the surrounding area, and finally use a clean cotton ball to dilute the liquid on the surface of the wound.

Step 2: Apply silicone gel foam dressing to the wound. Try to change it every other day. For example, in hot and humid weather, try to change the dressing every day.

Moisture on the wound surface is a common problem in wound care, but through correct assessment and reasonable treatment measures, the infection can be effectively prevented and wound healing can be promoted. As an advanced wound care material, silicone gel foam dressing has excellent exudate management ability and wound protection performance, and is an ideal choice for treating moist wounds. In the process of wound care, attention should be paid to keeping the wound clean, dry, and properly ventilated, while combining drug therapy and nutritional support to provide patients with a comprehensive wound care program. For more information on Innomed®Silicone Foam Dressing, 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 easier for those who need loving care.

Editor: kiki Jia