What is the Wound Care Dressing for Acute Wound? An Essential Guide

Wounds can be categorized into acute and chronic wounds based on the time it takes to heal. A chronic wound is a tissue injury caused by complex causes, such as ulcers. It has a long healing period. Acute wounds are skin and tissue injuries caused by external causes. This type of wound forms suddenly and heals more quickly. The surface of the wound shows redness, swelling, bleeding, and pain and may have exudate.

Acute wounds are common in life. Abrasions caused by sudden falls during sports and burns or cuts while cooking is considered acute wounds. Therefore, knowing about acute wound care and choosing the right wound care dressings can help manage wounds effectively in unexpected situations, promote healing, and prevent infection.

 What are the Types of Acute Wounds?

Many actions can lead to acute wounds. According to the cause of wound formation, acute wounds can be classified into the following types^[1]:

1. Abrasions

Abrasions are injuries caused by rubbing or scraping the skin’s surface, such as a sudden fall during sports that causes the legs and elbows to scrape the floor or shoes rubbing against the ankle are called abrasions. After abrasions, people can first clean dirt and cover it with traditional gauze and bandage to minimize friction.

2. Lacerations

Lacerations are caused by violent dragging on the skin, resulting in the tearing of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. These wounds are more serious than abrasions and are commonly seen after strenuous sports.

Lacerations require prompt hemostasis, removal of damaged tissue, and infection prevention. Hydrocolloid Dressing and Types of Liquid Skin Protectants is used for antimicrobial purposes and to reduce friction and pressure.

3. Incised Injuries

Incised injuries are caused by sharp objects such as knives, glass, or the edge of grasses. Incised injuries can occur when cutting vegetables, playing outdoors, or when glass suddenly breaks.

For minor cuts, you can stop the bleeding by wrapping it with hydrocolloid dressing and types of liquid skin protectants letting the wound heal naturally. For severe cuts, immediately stop the bleeding with bandages and seek doctors’ help.

4. Penetrating Injuries

Penetrating injuries damaged deep skin tissue. It can be caused by external objects, such as sharp objects like nails, penetrating the skin after a fall. It can also originate from the inside, such as bone penetrating the skin’s surface after a car accident.

The former wound is deep and small, requiring attention for tetanus infection. The latter is very serious, requiring medical help as soon as possible.

For penetrating wounds, it is important to keep the wound open and dry .

5. Burns

Burns are also common acute wounds in daily life, often caused by heat, chemicals, or electric shock. First-degree burns present redness, swelling, and pain. Second-degree burns involve dermis damage, blistering, and scarring after healing. Third-degree burns can cause damage to nerve endings and black skin, requiring immediate medical assistance.

The main wound care dressings used for burn care are absorb exudates ,so need used the foam dressings to absorb exudates.

Why is Wound Dressing Important for Acute Wounds?

Some common acute wounds and corresponding wound care dressings are introduced above. Why are these advanced wound dressings indispensable in the process of wound healing? Here are some reasons:

1. Reduce the Risk of Infection

Broken skin surfaces make it easier for bacteria to invade the body and cause inflammatory reactions. Wound care dressings provide a protective layer for the skin. It shortens the healing time by preventing the wound from becoming infected by bacteria early.

2. Promote Wound Healing

Advanced wound care dressing prevents cell dehydration and promotes cell proliferation and collagen formation by creating a moist healing environment for acute wounds. It accelerates wound healing and reduces the inconvenience caused during life.

3. Reduce Pain and Discomfort

Wound dressings can relieve pain and discomfort by reducing external irritation and friction. Cold dressings also cool burns and improve the patient care experience.

4. Improve Scar Formation

Scars are formed when the body excessively produces collagen after injuries. Wound care dressings fade scars by reducing the amount of collagen in a wet healing environment. In addition, timely wound care reduces the inflammatory response by controlling infection, which also helps to repair scars.

Why is Winner Medical Recommended?

Winner Medical is a professional wound care solution company dedicated to providing full-cycle wound healing products for a variety of wounds. The goals of treating acute wounds are primarily to reduce pain, prevent infection, promote healing, and minimize scarring. Advanced wound dressings are an important step in achieving this goal.

Winner Medical has introduced different wound care products for each goal, such as liquid skin protectants, hydrocolloid dressings, silicone scar repair sheets, and several antimicrobial and exudate wound dressings, which help to quickly select the appropriate care products for patients with acute wounds.

Winner Medical’s products have received CE, MDR, UKCA, MHRA, and JMHW certifications. In addition, Winner Medical has obtained 670 patents in China and 61 patents overseas, proving strong R&D capabilities.

Conclusion

Acute wounds are treated differently depending on the cause, but the role of wound care dressings cannot be ignored. For wounds such as burns, incised injuries, and abrasions, advanced wound care can help promote healing and minimize scarring. Winner Medical is a recommended choice in this regard. Contact us today if you would like more information!

References

[1] Wound dressings – acute traumatic wounds. Available at: https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/wound_dressings_acute_traumatic_wounds/ (Accessed: 21 February 2024)