Guidelines for Abdominal Wound Care after Cesarean Section

Cesarean section is a common way of delivery, but the care of abdominal wounds after surgery is crucial. Proper care can not only accelerate wound healing but also reduce scar formation. The following will introduce in detail the care methods for abdominal wounds after cesarean section, let's take a look.

The critical 72 hours after surgery :

Use breathable functional wound dressing to fix the wound, check the exudate every 8 hours, and the first dressing change must be performed by a professional nurse to observe the degree of redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

Basic steps in wound care :

In the early postoperative period, you can gently clean the skin around the wound with warm water every day to avoid direct contact with the wound. After cleaning, pat it dry with a clean towel. Then use an iodine cotton swab for disinfection and apply a silicone gel foam dressing. After that, change the wound dressing regularly according to the doctor's advice. If the dressing is soaked with blood or exudate, it should be changed in time to prevent bacterial growth.

Why is silicone gel foam dressing recommended?

Silicone gel foam dressing can form a breathable and waterproof protective film, lock the moisture on the wound surface, and create a moist healing environment. The moist environment helps to accelerate the growth and migration of epithelial cells, promote wound healing, and reduce the formation of scabs and scars. Silicone gel softens scar tissue and inhibits the excessive proliferation of fibroblasts through continuous pressure and moisturizing, thereby reducing scar hyperplasia. The use of silicone gel foam dressing after a cesarean section can effectively prevent scar hyperplasia, making the scar flat and soft, and the color gradually close to normal skin. Silicone gel foam dressing can reduce the inflammatory response around the wound and reduce the sensitivity of nerve endings. It also has good sealing properties, which can block external bacteria and pollutants, while allowing oxygen to pass through and keep the wound breathable. Reduce the risk of wound infection and provide a safe microenvironment for wound healing. In addition, it has a certain degree of elasticity and can apply uniform and gentle pressure to the wound. This pressure helps to reduce inflammatory mediators in the local blood circulation and inhibit the excessive growth of scar tissue.

Use Cases:

| Stage| Product Type| Duration of Use| Effectiveness|

| 2-4 weeks after surgery | Silicone gel sheet | 23 hours a day | 89% |

| 4-12 weeks | Silicone gel spray | 2 times a day | 93% |

| 3-6 months | Vitamin E complex gel | Night use | 96% |

Precautions

1. Before using silicone gel scar dressing, it is recommended to consult a doctor to ensure correct use.

2. If the wound shows abnormal symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, increased exudate, etc., seek medical attention immediately.

3. The scar area should be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent pigmentation.

The care of abdominal wounds after cesarean section requires patience and carefulness. Through proper wound care and the use of silicone gel scar dressings, wound healing can be effectively promoted and scar formation can be reduced. I hope this article can help every mother to smoothly pass the recovery period after cesarean section and have a healthy body and beautiful skin. 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