Understanding physiology of wound healing and how dressings help.

L Russell

Journal: British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) 2000;9(1):10-2, 14, 16 passim

PMID: 10887841

Abstract

One of the most fascinating features of the human body is its ability to repair damaged tissue. When the skin is injured a complex process occurs. The natural healing process can be divided into four distinct stages: inflammatory, granulation, epithelization and maturation. This process can take up to 2 years. Brunner and Suddarth (1992) classified wound healing into three stages: primary; secondary; and tertiary. Many factors affect how long a wound will take to heal, e.g. concurrent illnesses, nutritional status and the dressing used. A holistic approach to wound care is the key, and if all the factors are not addressed then wound healing will not prevail.

Address: Queen's Hospital, Burton Hospitals NHS Trust, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.

DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2000.9.1.6406

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MeSH Terms: Bandages, Comorbidity, Exudates and Transudates, Granulation Tissue, Humans, Nursing Assessment, Nutritional Status, Patient Compliance, Patient Selection, Wound Healing, Wounds and Injuries