The Principles of Wound Management | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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The basic principles for the management of a wound or laceration are:

These principles can be applied to any simple wound, yet always involve your senior colleagues for advice and input as necessary.

Always remember your own personal protection when assessing a wound, including gloves, apron or gown, and goggles/visors

Haemostasis is the process that causes bleeding to stop. In most wounds, haemostasis will be spontaneous.

In cases of significant injury or laceration of vessels, steps may need to be taken to reduce bleeding and aid haemostasis. These include pressure, elevation, tourniquet, or suturing.

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