This content is machine translated Pyoderma gangraenosum Extremely painful ulcerations with systemic inflammatory component Pyoderma gangraenosum is an immunologically induced wound, but the exact pathogenesis is not yet clear. The Paracelsus score is an important validated tool for the diagnosis of these extremely painful…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Local therapy of chronic wounds M.O.I.S.T – innovative concept of modern wound care Adequate symptomatic local treatment can optimally promote wound healing. In addition, a reduction in the risk of complications and an improvement in the quality of life can be achieved. The…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pressure ulcus Properly relieved and cared for in the long term Regular medical foot care for people with diabetes can prevent open wounds, infections, and subsequent amputations of toes or the entire foot. However, this had to be done by specially…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Psychosocial aspects of chronic wound therapy There are often problems in the doctor-patient relationship – from both sides When it comes to treating chronic wounds, primary care physicians often reach their limits. Not least because interaction with those affected is often difficult. An interdisciplinary, multiprofessional, and transsectoral treatment…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Update pressure ulcer Prevention and treatment in bio-psycho-social management A condensed overview of risk factors for pressure ulcer development in the bio-psycho-social model of international classification and measures for prevention. Condition of wounds and treatment recommendation in clear tabular…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Wounds, sprains, fractures Trauma to the hand: the essentials for the primary care provider Most hand injuries can be evaluated and treated by the primary care provider. It is important to identify injuries that require surgical management.For the common distal radius fracture, an anatomic…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Wound care Pain and anxiety need special attention in children In children, as in adults, wounds heal in different phases. Especially in the younger child, wound healing tends to be faster and with fewer complications. Fibroblasts are available more rapidly…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic wounds Better sheets, smart beds and innovations from veterinary medicine At a training event held at EMPA, the Research and Service Institute for Materials Science and Technology Development of the ETH Domain, the question of how the situation of patients…
