Challenges in protecting peri-wound skin.
Effective management of vulnerable wound margins and fragile skin in the area peripheral to wounds is challenging. Maceration by chronic wound exudate and skin stripping, as a result of removing traditional or adhesive dressings, are common causes of damage to peri-wound skin. This article identifies the potential causes of macerated or adhesive damaged peri-wound skin, and critically reviews products and strategies that can be used to minimise the risk or manage established peri-wound trauma. Recommendations for good practice are presented.
Hollinworth
Helen
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School of Health, Science and Social Care, University Campus Suffolk, Ipswich. h.hollinworth@ucs.ac.uk
D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000473:pathology*