The Role of Nutrition In Chronic Wound Care
wcw-admin-support2022-12-20T16:01:31-08:00There is a well-established link between nutrition and wound management. Nutrition can be essential throughout each stage of wound healing.
There is a well-established link between nutrition and wound management. Nutrition can be essential throughout each stage of wound healing.
Without proper care, most pressure ulcers only get worse. Fortunately, most pressure sores can be treated and through proper wound care even prevented.
The expert staff at West Coast Wound Center specializes in the treatment and prevention of serious wounds like venous ulcers and can help restore your quality of life.
When a wound isn’t healing well on its own or responding to the body’s natural immune system, your doctor may recommend wound debridement to help restart the process.
It is imperative to educate yourself about the nature of non-healing wounds, who is most at risk, and the proper way to treat them.
Each phase of the wound healing process is affected among the elderly, resulting in a more delayed recovery time. Let’s break down why older adults are more prone to injuries and why age can play a role in how effectively wounds heal.