How You Dealing With Open Wounds

Question

What are the key parameters to assess for this large open wound over the right pelvic region?

Answer

Open wounds should be assessed under a number of parameters including:

whether the wound is still in the inflammatory phase or not

the presence or absence of granulation tissue; the degree and type of wound exudate present

whether the wound edges are attached to the underlying tissue

whether any epithelialisation has occurred

You can then make decisions regarding the most appropriate approach by the surgeon to the wound.