Parkar, HafizaMlambo, Shamiso ShelterNaude, L.Strydom, H.Nakidien, N.Cromarty, Allan Duncan2022-11-112022-11-112021Parkar, H., Mlambo, S.S., Naude, L. 2021, 'Wounds : an overlooked burden (Part 2) – Wound treatment : a daunting decision', South African General Practitioner, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 24-29, doi : 10.36303/SAGP.2021.2.1.0057.2706-9613 (print)2706-9621 (online)10.36303/SAGP.2021.2.1.0057https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/88277Various types of wounds are encountered daily in medical practice, and due to the numerous treatment options available on the market, making the most appropriate choice of treatment may be a rather daunting decision. The wound treatment should not inconvenience the patient to the point that the wound care becomes compromised. It is for this reason that a proper assessment of the wound status be conducted in order to select an appropriate treatment intervention or dressing type, as this will directly impact the way in which the wound heals. This article is based on the expertise of three active wound care practitioners and aims to provide guidance to clinicians when providing primary wound care. The downloadable tables can be printed and used as reference materials in daily practice.en© 2021 The Author(s). Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons License [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0].Wound treatment optionsTreatment guidelinesSpeciality wound dressingsSurgical woundsTrauma woundsSecondary intention woundsArticle