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For skin cancer surgeries, most wounds are relatively small. After removal of the dressing, the wound can be cleaned by washing with clean soapy water, and should be kept moist. It is also suggested to apply prescribed antibiotic ointments or any other medications to the wound, and protect the scar formed. [30]
The type of wound (incision, laceration, puncture, etc.) has a major effect on the way a wound is managed, as does the area of the body affected and presence of any foreign objects in the wound. A serious wound or any complication may require a call to emergency medical services. Any wound requires being disinfected after it stops bleeding.
A clinical evaluation of Prontosan wound cleanser was undertaken with ten community care patients where saline had been used for at least one month previously on wounds that had a mean duration of 2.6 years. [37] The findings include; an overall reduction in wound size, a reduction in malodour, reduction or elimination of wound pain.
Chronic wounds may take years to heal or, in some cases, may never heal, causing significant physical and emotional stress for patients and placing a financial burden on healthcare systems. [7] Acute and chronic wounds are part of a spectrum, with chronic wounds requiring prolonged and complex care compared to acute wounds. [8]
Wound assessment is a component of wound management.As far as may be practical, the assessment is to be accomplished before prescribing any treatment plan. The objective is to collect information about the patient and about the wound, that may be relevant to planning and implementing the treatment.
The wound must be of a type that can benefit from the application of maggot therapy. A moist, exudating wound with sufficient oxygen supply is a prerequisite. Not all wound-types are suitable: wounds which are dry, or open wounds of body cavities do not provide a good environment for maggots to feed.
Childhood cancer is cancer in a child. About 80% of childhood cancer cases in high-income countries can be successfully treated via modern medical treatments and optimal patient care. [2] [3] However, only about 10% of children diagnosed with cancer reside in high-income countries where the necessary treatments and care is available.
Postoperative wounds are those wounds acquired during surgical procedures. Postoperative wound healing occurs after surgery and normally follows distinct bodily reactions: the inflammatory response , the proliferation of cells and tissues that initiate healing , and the final remodeling .