Holistic Approach for Non-Healing Wounds
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Wound Bed Preparation (WBP) is an essential component before the wound is reconstructed by graft or flap. There are various aspects of Wound Bed Preparation (WBP) like Tissue, Infection, and Moisture & Edge management. Each component of WBP needs individual attention. Multiple adjuvant therapies provided to a wound helps in hastened healing of the wound as compared to single therapy. The aim of the study is to highlight the various adjuvant therapies that can be used to heal a nonhealing wound
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Vinayak C.
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- DOI 10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.5218.1
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