Cavity Wound
Description
A wound which is categorised by its depth and tissue involvement. This wound type may be acute or chronic. Reproduced by permission of NHS Lothian
Treatment Aim
• To achieve management and free drainage of exudate
• To protect the surrounding skin
• To prevent infection
• To remove necrosis or slough
• To promote granulation from the base of the wound.
• Treatment is dependent on the position of the wound and the amount of exudate (Dealey 2005).
Primary Dressing
• Cavity fillers e.g. alginate rope, hydrofibre rope,
Secondary Dressing
• Polyurethane foam film 19.4 Considerations
• Rehydration of sloughy wounds may increase the odour
• Negative pressure closure may be indicated, if wound exudate or depth is significant (see Specialist Products section)
REFERENCE
Dealey, C. (2005) General Principles of Wound Management. In: The Care of Wounds,d 3rd edn. Oxford: Blackwell Science. 30
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