Essential Wound Care: Basics Every Dermatologist Should Know-Wound Care for the Inpatient Dermatology Consult Service

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The lecture on wound care in the inpatient dermatology consult service at the University of Miami covers fundamental aspects of wound management. The speaker, a medical director with expertise in inpatient wound care, emphasizes the importance of characterizing wounds as acute or chronic, with acute wounds typically healing in weeks but potentially becoming chronic. Chronic wounds, like venous ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers, are more persistent. Key wound management factors include assessing granulation and necrotic tissue, controlling exudate and odor, and maintaining peri-wound skin health and infection control. Dressing choices depend on wound conditions and aim to foster a moist healing environment while addressing bio-burdens. Nutrition, circulation, edema control, glucose levels, and determining wound etiology are vital for healing. The lecture addresses common inpatient dermatoses, such as HSV and neutrophilic dermatoses, and stresses managing underlying conditions. Pressure ulcers, their staging, and prevention methods are also discussed, highlighting the significance of consistent wound assessment and management strategies in hospitalized patients.

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by Scott Elman, MD, FAAD

Keywords

wound management

chronic wounds

inpatient dermatology

pressure ulcers

wound healing

infection control