A Guide to Why Wounds Do Not Heal
Pressure
Impairs circulation (blood flow) to an area
Dry environment
Dehydrated cell shrink and die causing scar tissue & itching
Edema
Edema interferes with circulation to the wound
Infection
An infection usually delays wound healing; can cause more exudates
Necrosis
Dead tissue cannot be healed and it impairs new tissue formation
Incontinence
Urine and fecal matter can irritate skin’s pH
Anemia
Impairs oxygenation to the wound bed
Nutrition
A wound needs nutrients and fluid to heal
Vascular Insufficiencies
A wound needs circulation to heal
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