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Table of content Q c × Skin repair: Delayed wound healing or chronic woundsFactors that may delay wound healingNutritionHygieneProtection Skin repair: Delayed wound healing or chronic wounds When managing wound care, there are two types of wounds that can occur,...
Skin lacerations and abrations The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it is the first line of defense against disease and any breach in skin integrity has the potential to develop an infection1. The skin has several important functions, it protects the body...
Sharps injuries: Who is at risk and what to do? Sharps injuries, also called needlestick injuries, are those that occur when the skin is accidentally punctured by a used needle or a scalpel. These types of injuries are serious because of the potential for blood-borne...
Table of content Q c × What is Wound Debridement?What is non-viable tissue?To debride or not debride?Types of wound debridement:Is wound debridement painful?Can I debride a wound myself? What is Wound Debridement? Debridement is the removal of contaminants or...
Looking After Your New Tattoo Did you know your fresh tattoo is essentially a wound? And just like any other wound, your new ink requires specific care to successfully complete the healing process and avoid infection. Our nurse has answered the top 5 questions for...
