Wounds
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Introduction
This topic should provide an overview of evaluating and treating chronic wounds.
Ulcers are open sores frequently accompanied by sloughing off of inflamed tissue. They always heal with scarring. An eschar is thick, hard, black, leathery, necrotic tissue.
Types of Chronic Wounds
- venous ulcers
- arterial ulcers
- neuropathic ulcers
Venous Ulcers
Arterial Ulcers
Neuropathic (Diabetic) Ulcers
Assessment
Braden scale
Cultures
Treatments
Debridement
Antibiotics
Dressing
Wound Prevention
Resources and References
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