Introduction to Wound Management (CNA507)
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Running head: NURSING ASSIGNMENTCase Study on Wound ManagementName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor Note
NURSING ASSIGNMENT1Executive summaryIncidence of diabetes has almost quadrupled among the entire adult population of the world inthe past three decades. Within this adult population, diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are reported tobe prevalent. 1 in 4 persons develop a risk of ulceration in their life time. High financial costs areassociated with the complications of the disease. A significant proportion of the high costs,account for the treatment of lower limb extremities. Escalating costs and increased incidencecreate a devastating impact on health services. They put pressure on resources. This report aimsto explain a case study of a patient suffering from diabetic foot ulcer. It will describe the woundmanagement principles and nursing interventions that will be followed to treat him.
NURSING ASSIGNMENT2Table of ContentsIntroduction..........................................................................................................................3Patient summary..................................................................................................................3Anatomy and pathophysiology of the wound......................................................................5Stages of wound healing......................................................................................................7Inflammation....................................................................................................................8Proliferation.....................................................................................................................8Maturation........................................................................................................................9Integrated wound assessment..............................................................................................9Wound management..........................................................................................................10Nursing interventions.........................................................................................................13Conclusion.........................................................................................................................14References..........................................................................................................................15
NURSING ASSIGNMENT3IntroductionDiabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are serious complications associated with adverse healthconsequences and high treatment costs. They create a significant impact on the quality of life ofthe patients. Diabetes is responsible for causing damage to the vascular supply and nervespresent in the legs and feet. Patients who experience diabetic neuropathy, often report reduced orabsence of sensation in their arms. Therefore, these patients become unaware of any trauma orinjury to their feet that has been caused by presence of unwanted objects such as stone, pins orglass in their shoes or due to ill-fitting footwear (Yazdanpanah, Nasiri & Adarvishi 2015, p. 37).Continuing walking on such an injured foot damages it further and creates serious consequencesfrom the minor lesions. DFUs co-exist with vascular insufficiency. They account for the major cause of amputation and gangrene among people withdiabetes. Management of such diabetic foot ulcers therefore requires wound offloading with theusage of appropriate therapeutic footwear, administration of daily saline or dressings that providea moist environment to the wound environment. This report will focus on a case study of apatient with diabetic foot ulcer and will illustrate the wound management techniques that areneeded to be practiced.Patient summaryMr. Mclean (name changed) is a 62-year old male who was admitted to the post-operative ward following a coronary artery bypass surgery. He suffered from coronary arterydisease that occurred due to plaque deposition in the inner walls of the coronary arteries. Thesurgery was performed to improve blood flow to his heart. His previous history of hypertension
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