Exposure in the post-operative management of surgical wounds. Report of a trial.
The ancient method of leaving operative wounds completely exposed to the air throughout the healing period is assessed on the basis of a trial in 100 surgical wounds (excluding traumatic wounds and wounds of the hand and knee). The method offers two chief advantages; the wound can be regularly and easily inspected, and any collection of secretions which can lead to skin complications and superficial sepsis can be dealt with. The results are analysed and compared favourably with those of conventional dressing techniques.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000388:Air; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D014945:Wound Healing