title: Modern wound care - practical aspects of non-interventional topical treatment of patients with chronic wounds.
abstract: The treatment of patients with chronic wounds is becoming increasingly complex. It was therefore the aim of the members of the working group for wound healing (AGW) of the German Society of Dermatology (DDG) to report on the currently relevant aspects of non-interventional, topical wound treatment for daily practice. -Beside necessary procedures, such as wound cleansing and débridement, we describe commonly used wound dressings, their indications and practical use. Modern antiseptics, which are currently used in wound therapy, usually contain polyhexanide or octenidine. Physical methods, such as negative-pressure treatment, are also interesting options. It is always important to objectify and adequately treat pain symptoms which often affect these patients. Modern moist wound therapy may promote healing, reduce complications, and improve the quality of life in patients with chronic wounds. Together with the improvement of the underlying causes, modern wound therapy is an important aspect in the overall treatment regime for patients with chronic wounds.
authors.affiliation: Clinic for Dermatology, University Hospital Essen, Germany.
authors.forename: Joachim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dissemond
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Augustin
authors.forename: Sabine A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Eming
authors.forename: Tobias
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Goerge
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Horn
authors.forename: Sigrid
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Karrer
authors.forename: Hauke
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Schumann
authors.forename: Markus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stücker
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods*; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000628:therapy*; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D006490:Hemostatics