RT Book, Section
A1 Hamm, Rose
A1 Carey, Joseph N.
SR Print(0)
ID 1179615707
T1 Evaluation of the Patient with a Wound
T2 Essential Elements of Wound Diagnosis
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw Hill
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260460476
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1179615707
RD 2024/04/23
AB The  evaluation  of  the  patient  with  a  non-healing  wound  consists  of  the  following  three  components:  subjective  history,  medical  history,  and  wound  assessment.  The  histories  usually  allows  the  clinician  to  make  a  diagnosis  of  wound  etiology,  and  if  not,  at  least  indicate  what  needs  to  be  ruled  out.  Thorough  histories  also  give  indications  as  to  why  a  wound  is  not  healing.  The  wound  assessment  provides  data  for  objective,  measurable  outcomes  and  progress,  as  well  as  information  on  how  to  treat  the  wound  initially.  The  most  important  aspects  of  treating  any  wound  are  to  treat  all  underlying  co-morbidities  and  to  address  any  issues  that  may  be  impeding  wound  healing.  Finally,  the  initial  treatment  will  consist  of  appropriate  debridement  of  necrotic  tissue  and  application  of  a  dressing  that  will  ensure  adequate  moisture  for  wound  healing  to  advance.  Signs  and  symptoms  that  suggest  the  patient  be  referred  to  the  primary  care  physician,  a  medical  specialist,  or  the  emergency  room  are  listed  in  Table  1-1.