Traditional Wound Care Products Vs Advanced Wound Care Products

1. In today's time, wound care treatment makes up a significant proportion of the nation's medical expenditures. However, the products typically used in wound care treatment falls under two categories: traditional and advanced wound care products. On the basis of the type of wound, the product is designed for treatment. When an injury, infection or surgery occurs, knowing the difference between the traditional & advanced wound care products help you to recognize what kind of treatment you will need. Traditional wound care products can be easily found at local pharmacies, or you can easily get them from your clinician. These type of wound care products often include bandages, plasters, gauze, lint, and wadding. In general, these products work great when it comes to treating minor injuries. When these

2. products are paired with antibacterial ointment, or used with a secondary dressing for more advanced wounds, they can accelerate the healing and help you to prevent infection by doing the following: Absorbing blood, puss, and other fluids of the wound Stop bleeding Preventing the small particles from irritating the wound Reducing the risk of microbial infection Drying the wound Advanced wound care products have been designed for treating more complicated wounds and for getting them covered under the insurance, it usually requires a doctor's order. This includes hydrogels, hydrocolloids, alginates, and film & foam dressings. Advanced wound care healing devices revolve around the principle of moisture therapy that provides moisture to the wound site, which encourages natural cell repair while giving the wound a room to breathe. Products utilized in advanced wound care generally fit better around different wound shapes & sizes, and they are more resistant to environmental inhibitors & foreign particles. For example, film dressings have been designed to adhere firmly to the skin surrounding the wound without sticking to the wound itself. This creates a moist environment and helps in preventing necrosis. There are seaweed- derived alginate dressings that come in a variety of shapes to cover wounds & trap bacteria, which can be removed while changing the dressing. Hydrogels are designed for keeping the dry wounds moist and are especially useful for deeper wounds. However, Hydrocolloid dressing contains hydrophilic

3. substances like gelatin and cellulose, which absorb fluids, dirt, and bacteria, forming a protective gel mass. On the whole, advanced wound care products focus on these primary goals: Maintaining a stable temperature around the wound Facilitating oxygen flow Protecting the wound from infection Removing dead tissue to prevent scarring and allow new cells to emerge Relieves pain during dressing changes