Understanding physiology of wound healing and how dressings help
- 13 January 2000
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Mark Allen Group in British Journal of Nursing
- Vol. 9 (1) , 10-21
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2000.9.1.6406
Abstract
One of the most fascinating features of the human body is its ability to repair damaged tissue. When the skin is injured a complex process occurs. The natural healing process can be divided into four distinct stages: inflammatory, granulation, epithelization and maturation. This process can take up to 2 years. Brunner and Suddarth (1992) classified wound healing into three stages: primary; secondary; and tertiary. Many factors affect how long a wound will take to heal, e.g. concurrent illnesses, nutritional status and the dressing used. A holistic approach to wound care is the key, and if all the factors are not addressed then wound healing will not prevail.Keywords
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