title: Wound healing.
abstract: Wound healing in orthopaedic care is affected by the causes of the wound, as well as concomitant therapies used to repair musculoskeletal structures. Promoting the health of the host and creating an environment to foster natural healing processes is essential for helping to restore skin integrity. Normal wound healing physiologic processes, factors affecting wound healing, wound classification systems, unique characteristics of orthopaedic wounds, wound contamination and drainage characteristics, and potential complications are important to understand in anticipation of patient needs. Accurate wound assessment and knowledge of nursing implications with specific wound care measures (cleansing, debridement, and dressings) is important for quality care. New technologies are enhancing traditional wound care measures with goals of effective comfortable wound care to promote restoration of skin integrity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Cypress College, Cypress, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Harvey
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D001458:Bandages / Q000600:supply & distribution; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D008019:Life Style; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D009737:Nursing Records; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018579:Patient Selection; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D013396:Suction; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D006133:Growth Substances