Acute Wounds

Acute Wounds

An acute wound is a sudden injury to the skin. Acute wounds can happen anywhere on the body. They range in depth from superficial scratches to deep, penetrating wounds.

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Understanding acute wounds

  • What is an acute wound?
  • What are the different types of acute wounds?
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Surgical wound dehiscence – what it is and why it is important

  • What is surgical wound dehiscence?
  • What causes surgical wound dehiscence?
  • How surgical wound dehiscence impacts the patient
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How to manage acute wounds

  • How do I assess acute wounds?
  • How to manage acute wounds
  • How to create an optimal healing environment
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How to treat infection in surgical wounds

  • What is a surgical site infection?
  • How do I know if the surgical site is infected?
  • How to manage Surgical Site Infections