Recent Advances in Wound Management.: Recent Advances in Wound Management

Dr. Gyaneshwar Rao; Dr. Alka Rao; Dr. Nishant Pujara; Dr. Piyush Pujara; Dr. Shrikant Patel

Authors

Dr. Gyaneshwar Rao
Dr. Alka Rao
Dr. Nishant Pujara
Dr. Piyush Pujara
Dr. Shrikant Patel

Keywords:

Bandages, Dressings, Medical Wound

Abstract

New wound care technologies are being developed at an increasingly rapid pace in recent years. These innovations could significantly reduce the overall costs for treating complex and chronic wounds, while offering greater savings in preventing wounds and their recurrence. The ultimate goal of wound management is the prevention of wounds, or the halting of wound deterioration to achieve more rapid healing. This goal can only be accomplished by intervening with appropriate quality care, in a timely manner. Expenses related to wound care may include surgical and diagnostic procedures, pharmaceuticals, and fees for services provided by physicians and other healthcare professionals. Other costs include the use of medical equipment, the use of devices to provide compression or support for surfaces, wound closing, and the cost of skin care protection products, compression bandages, and changing dressings. Patients need access to the best standard of care to heal their wounds, prevent complications and restore quality of life. This is the goal of healthcare providers and is cost-effective for the health care system. [Pujara P NJIRM et al 2015; 6(3):94-97]

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