Wound Types & Healing Fundamentals
- Covers:
- Pressure ulcer stages (I-IV, unstageable, deep tissue injury) with visuals.
- Common acute/chronic wounds (surgical, diabetic ulcers, abrasions).
- Phases of wound healing (inflammatory, proliferative, maturation).
- Factors affecting healing (nutrition, blood flow, infection).
- Why it’s essential: Builds a foundation for understanding why specific care is needed for different wounds.
