CHRONIC WOUNDS

CHRONIC WOUNDS

These wounds fail to progress through the normal stages of wound healing in a timely manner. They are often characterised by a prolonged inflammatory phase and persistent infections. The management of chronic wounds therefore often involves Jean-Nicholas Marjolin , 1780–1850, surgeon, Paris, France, described the development of carcinomatous ulcers in scars in 1828. - debridement ( Table 3.4 ), control of infection and inflamma - tion and appropriately selected dressings to correct moisture imbalances. Chronic wounds can be categorised into vascular ulcers (venous or arterial), diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers. -

Figure 3.15 Pressure ulcer.

CHRONIC WOUNDS

These wounds fail to progress through the normal stages of wound healing in a timely manner. They are often characterised by a prolonged inflammatory phase and persistent infections. The management of chronic wounds therefore often involves Jean-Nicholas Marjolin , 1780–1850, surgeon, Paris, France, described the development of carcinomatous ulcers in scars in 1828. - debridement ( Table 3.4 ), control of infection and inflamma - tion and appropriately selected dressings to correct moisture imbalances. Chronic wounds can be categorised into vascular ulcers (venous or arterial), diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers. -

Figure 3.15 Pressure ulcer.

CHRONIC WOUNDS

These wounds fail to progress through the normal stages of wound healing in a timely manner. They are often characterised by a prolonged inflammatory phase and persistent infections. The management of chronic wounds therefore often involves Jean-Nicholas Marjolin , 1780–1850, surgeon, Paris, France, described the development of carcinomatous ulcers in scars in 1828. - debridement ( Table 3.4 ), control of infection and inflamma - tion and appropriately selected dressings to correct moisture imbalances. Chronic wounds can be categorised into vascular ulcers (venous or arterial), diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers. -

Figure 3.15 Pressure ulcer.