Chronic Wounds
Chronic wounds are generally the name given to wounds that heal in a long time. In order to call a wound a chronic wound, it must not heal for at least 4-5 weeks.
Treatment of chronic wounds varies according to the condition of the underlying disease. In these cases, it is necessary to prepare a treatment plan within a multidisciplinary approach. Individualized treatment planning is made according to the patient's condition and the patient is treated according to this plan.
Pressure Sores
Pressure sores occur in 50% of bedridden patients over 70 years of age and are an important problem that can lead to loss of care, especially in elderly patients.
The wound is caused by standing in the same position for at least 2 hours. Then we must change position frequently in these patients. Friction, urine, sweat, feces contact accelerates the formation. In order to prevent the formation, position changes should be made every 2 hours, beds with appropriate properties, dry, non-synthetic sheets should be used.
Venous Ulcers
Venous ulcers occur in 1% of the population, more in the elderly. They are more superficial than diabetic wounds and pressure ulcers. Appropriate exercise and dgro nutrition in the early period helps to prevent their formation. Careful follow-up is required as recurrence is high. In these patients, vascular interventions, wound follow-up and care are applied. If necessary, treatments such as skin VAC, HB oxygen and grafting can be applied.
Smoking is the most important factor preventing healing in all these problems.