Granulating Wound
Description
Red, granular tissue. The tops of the capillary loops cause the surface to look granular. It should be remembered that the walls of the capillary loops are very thin and easily damaged, which explains why these wounds bleed easily (Dealey 2005). Reproduced by permission of NHS Lothian
Treatment Aim
• To protect angiogenesis
• To maintain moisture balance.
Treatment Primary Dressing
• Alginate
• Thin hydrocolloid
• Hydrocolloid
• Fibrous hydrocolloid
• Polyurethane foam film (depending on the levels of exudate). Secondary Dressing
• Only required if primary dressing is non-adherent Considerations
• Depending on the depth of the wound cavity packing may be required.
• If the wound is prone to bleeding, alginates can be useful as they have a haemostatic property.
REFERENCE
Dealey, C. (2005) General Principles of Wound Management. In: The Care of Wounds, 3rd edn. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
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