Wound Care

Tissue viability is a specialised area of healthcare focused on managing wounds and ensuring the optimum conditions for healing and repair of damaged skin or underlying tissue. Equally, wound dressing plays an intrinsic part within this process, designed to promote healing and prevent further harm.

A tissue viability nurse is available in our treatment room for special wound advice. Procedures carried out here include Doppler ultrasound, to image the blood flow through major vessels, dressings for leg ulcers, compression bandaging and management of post-operative and complex wounds.

Why might you require Tissue Viability & Wound Dressing?

• Surgical procedures: Post-operative wounds need careful attention and expert care to heal effectively.
• Accidents: Abrasions, lacerations, or burns can all benefit from expert wound dressing.
• Chronic conditions: Diseases like diabetes can often lead to complex wounds that call for advanced wound care and dressing techniques.

Planning for tissue viability and wound dressing involves several steps:

1. Assessing the Wound: An essential first step. The nature, depth, location, and severity of your wound dictate the treatment plan.
2. Choosing the Strategy: Depending on the assessment, the healthcare provider will decide on the appropriate wound dressing materials and techniques.
3. Implementing the Care Plan: This stage involves applying the chosen dressings and continually monitoring the wound status.
4. Adapting the Care Plan: As the wound heals, the care plan may need to be adjusted. A responsive approach is key to achieving the best outcome.

Preparing for tissue viability and wound dressing, in a broad sense, involves understanding what the process entails, what your role in it is, and what you can expect in the journey towards recovery.

For further information on Tissue Viability & Wound Dressing, please speak directly with your consultant.