Home anti-infection nursing after
open wound suture is a vital link in the process of wound healing. Correct nursing methods can effectively prevent infection, promote wound healing and alleviate the pain of patients. The home anti-infection nursing measures after open trauma suture will be described in detail below.
1. Wound cleaning and disinfection
1. Hand washing preparation: Before treating the wound, be sure to thoroughly clean your hands, or use hand sanitizer to disinfect your hands to prevent bacteria from being brought into the wound.
2. Wound cleaning: Gently wash the wound and its surrounding area with normal saline or warm saline to remove secretion, blood scab and dirt. When cleaning, avoid rubbing the wound to avoid aggravating the injury.
3. Disinfection treatment: After cleaning, use iodine, alcohol or active iodine and other disinfectants to disinfect the wound. However, it should be noted that the disinfectant has a certain degree of irritation and is not suitable for deep wounds or burn wounds. For wounds in sensitive areas or mucous membranes, non-irritating disinfectants, such as 0.1% benzalkonium chloride solution, should be used.
2. Wound dressing and dressing
change
1. Choose the appropriate dressing: according to the size, depth and location of the wound, choose the appropriate dressing for dressing. For smaller wounds, a band-aid or sterile gauze may be used; for larger or deep wounds, a digestive or medicated dressing may be required to promote wound healing.
2. Correct bandaging: bandaging should be done with appropriate tightness, not only to prevent wound infection, but also not too tight to affect blood circulation. At the same time, ensure that the dressing is firmly fixed to avoid falling off or displacement.
3. Change the dressing regularly: change the dressing regularly according to the condition of the wound. It is usually changed daily or every two days, making sure the wound is kept clean and dry. When changing dressings, wash your hands with hand sanitizer and wear gloves to avoid infection.
3. Observe the changes
of wound
1. Redness and pain: Closely observe whether the wound has symptoms such as redness and pain aggravation. These symptoms may be signs of infection and should be treated promptly.
2. Exudate and pus: Pay attention to whether there is exudate or pus flowing out of the wound. If the wound has exudate, use an absorbent dressing or a breathable dressing to absorb the exudate and avoid retention of the exudate to prevent infection. If purulent secretion occurs in the wound, it indicates that infection has occurred and immediate medical attention should be sought.
3. Bleeding: For wounds with active bleeding, hemostatic measures should be taken quickly. Clean gauze or bandage can be used to gently press the wound until the bleeding stops. If the bleeding is still uncontrolled, they should seek medical treatment in time.
Four, life and diet conditioning
1. Avoid strenuous exercise: During the wound healing period, avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting, so as to avoid the wound being pulled or squeezed and cracked.
2. Keep the wound dry: Keep the wound and its surrounding area clean and dry to avoid water or dirt contaminating the wound. A waterproof dressing can be used to cover the wound when bathing.
3. Reasonable diet: Eat more foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, such as lean meat, fish, eggs, fresh vegetables and fruits. These foods help to enhance the body’s immunity, promote tissue repair and wound healing. At the same time, we should avoid eating spicy food and hair, so as not to stimulate the wound and affect healing.
5. Seek medical treatment
in time Patients should seek professional help for
severe, deep or severely infected open wounds, as well as wounds accompanied by fever, redness, pus and other symptoms. Professional doctors can conduct a detailed examination and evaluation of the wound, and provide targeted treatment and care recommendations.
To sum up, home anti-infection nursing after open trauma suture includes wound cleaning and disinfection, wound dressing and dressing change, observation of wound changes, life and diet conditioning, and timely medical treatment. By mastering these nursing measures and strictly implementing them, we can effectively prevent infection, promote wound healing and alleviate the pain of patients.
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