Wound healing is a complex process which may be hindered by a range of interfering factors, especially in patients with underlying
pathologies. This results in the formation of chronic, non-healing wounds which subject the patient to significant discomfort while
placing strain on the resources of any medical system. Primary healthcare practitioners are often the first to encounter chronic wounds
of various aetiologies. This article provides guidelines on the assessment, wound bed preparation and treatment of various types of
chronic wounds, which have been summarised into downloadable reference tables for use in everyday practice.
Parkar, Hafiza; Cromarty, Allan Duncan(Medpharm Publications, 2020-11)
Healthcare professionals in general practice are tasked with treatment and management of wounds on a daily basis. The prognoses
of these wounds are directly affected by the ability of the clinician to assess these wounds ...
Dressings enhancing wound healing can improve the outcome of wounds where tissue replacement is required, like for burns and ulcers. Treatment of these wounds is complex due to their depth and excessive tissue loss. ...
Parkar, Hafiza; Mlambo, Shamiso Shelter; Bruwer, F.; Cromarty, Allan Duncan(South African General Practitioner, 2021)
Burn injuries are a leading cause of deformities and death globally, and in developing countries, the recurrence of burn incidents
increases the financial burden on health systems. Appropriate management of burn wounds ...
