Blaylock et al.8 recorded the occurrence of blisters following the use of the same dressing but a different tape on 11 patients recovering from hip replacement surgery in one orthopaedic ward over one month. Only one patient did not experience erythema or blistering. The investigators suggested thi...
A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Pneumatic wound compression after hip fracture surgery did not reduce postoperative blood transfusion: A randomized controlled trial involving 292 fractures," by A. Apelqvist and colleagues, in one of the previous issues of 2009....
Wound Care After Surgery Serious wounds do not heal overnight; it takes the body weeks for the body to regenerate new tissue.So after you leave the hospital, good home care is important to prevent infection and minimize scarring. ** The doctor will give you instructions on how to take car...
Discover tips and helpful information on how to properly care for your wounds or incisions after surgery, to help prevent infection and help your body recover faster.
This study primarily focussed on the impact of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care on wound healing and pain management in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). TKA is the critical surgical intervention aimed at improving the quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis....
Heel protection: Pressure ulcers involving the heel regions commonly occur in patients who are bedridden, even if they are immobilized for just a few days, such as after hip surgery. A heel pressure ulcer is illustrated in the image below. Prevention and treatment of heel pressure ulcers require...
Care notes Aftercare Ambulatory Discharge Español Your body uses nutrients from healthy foods to heal wounds caused by injury, surgery, or pressure injuries. There is no special diet that will heal your wound, but a healthy meal plan can help your wound heal faster. Nutrients that are ...
Optimal wound care supports the natural healing process in an effective but gentle way. Wounds are classified into acute and chronic, as well as cut, scalped, chopped, stabbed, bruised, torn, bitten, gunshot, and surgical. Surgical wounds are distinguished by the fact that they are applied ...
Sample: Community-based patients with low exuding postoperative acute wounds (hip replacement, toe amputation, knee cartilage repair, tibia/fibula ORIF)a (n = 10) Jonsson et al., 2011, Sweden Aim: Describe how patients experience the early postoperative period after colorectal cancer surgery....
This is due to low public knowledge of difficult-to-heal wounds, inadequate access to well-developed healthcare infrastructure, and a need for clear norms and action plans by governing bodies. For instance, a study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific) found that ...