Moisture balance is essential to promote wound healing
Exudate is a natural and essential part of the wound healing process (1). However, it can cause challenges if not assessed and managed correctly (1). You can learn or refresh your knowledge with our quick guide on exudate management and short bite-sized videos that can help you learn on the go.
It starts with accurate assessment of exudate
This guide focuses on wound exudate, and its assessment should be a part of a holistic wound assessment of the wound and your patient (1). The quick guide aims to help you with exudate management and touches upon general wound care best practices like wound preparation, preventing infection and biofilm.
Watch our short videos on what is exudate and how to create an optimal environment
The amount of exudate
Key tips to consider when choosing a dressing (option 1)
Key tips to consider when choosing a dressing (option 2)
Why is effective wound preparation so important
What are the best practices for preventing infection and biofilm development
