AN OVERVIEW TO COMPLEX WOUNDS - SYMPTOMS, RISK FACTORS & IN INDIA

Complex wounds are difficult to heal and pose a significant challenge for health care facilities. They make the treatment difficult and cause frustration, discomfort & pain not only in patients but the caregivers also. In this blog, we are explaining what Complex wounds are, their risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. What are Complex Wounds? Complex wounds can be described as acute or chronic wounds that don’t heal with the conventional treatment within a standard period and causes severe damage to both the epidermal, and dermal layers of the skin along with underlying tissues. For example, when a body suffers any injury, the first step towards treatment is cleaning the wound and applying a suitable bandage to protect it from any infection. Within a few weeks, the skin heals itself. However, there are certain situations where the wounds have difficulty in healing promptly. These heard-to-heal wounds are known as “Complex Wounds”. Complex wounds can be frustrating for both the health care providers and patients but the early identification of risk factors and suitable treatment plan can improve the chances of quicker wound healing.