WOUND HEALING
Regardless of their cause, the majority of wounds heal effortlessly.
However, certain wounds are susceptible to the
factors that hinder healing, even though these
do not stop healing if the wounds are not managed properly.
Few wounds will persist for a long time without healing.
In many situations, managing the symptoms and avoiding consequences are more
important than completing the healing process.
Prior to beginning treatment, it is crucial to
follow the standard procedures for formulating a diagnostic hypothesis.
A thorough clinical history should contain
information on the cause of the ulcer, its duration, previous ulceration, history of
trauma, family history of ulceration, the characteristics of the ulcer (such as its si
te, pain, odor, and exudate or discharge), the temperature of the limbs, and any u
nderlying medical conditions (such as diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disea
se, or ischemic heart disease).
The primary point of contact with the outside world is the integument, or skin, which covers the
whole exterior surface of the organism.
SKIN'S FUNCTIONS
1. Control of body temperature
2. Limiting excessive water and electrolyte loss
3. Defence against organism invasion
4. Production of vitamin D
5. Sensation detection (touch, pressure, vibration, and pain)
6. Providing for exterior appearance
7. Processing of an antigenic material
Regardless of their cause, the majority of wounds heal effortlessly.
However, certain wounds are susceptible to the
factors that hinder healing, even though these
do not stop healing if the wounds are not managed properly.
Few wounds will persist for a long time without healing.
In many situations, managing the symptoms and avoiding consequences are more
important than completing the healing process.
Prior to beginning treatment, it is crucial to
follow the standard procedures for formulating a diagnostic hypothesis.
A thorough clinical history should contain
information on the cause of the ulcer, its duration, previous ulceration, history of
trauma, family history of ulceration, the characteristics of the ulcer (such as its si
te, pain, odor, and exudate or discharge), the temperature of the limbs, and any u
nderlying medical conditions (such as diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disea
se, or ischemic heart disease).
The primary point of contact with the outside world is the integument, or skin, which covers the
whole exterior surface of the organism.
SKIN'S FUNCTIONS
1. Control of body temperature
2. Limiting excessive water and electrolyte loss
3. Defence against organism invasion
4. Production of vitamin D
5. Sensation detection (touch, pressure, vibration, and pain)
6. Providing for exterior appearance
7. Processing of an antigenic material
