Nursing Standard · 2005 · 30 citations · 0 references
NursingMedical-surgical NursingWound HealingWound NursingWound AssessmentWound CareWound ClosureWound Healing PhysiologyWound ManagementCutaneous Wound HealingGeneral KnowledgeWound Care PracticesWound Healing PhasesWound Healing ProgressionWound Healing StagesWound Management Education
Nurses regularly take the lead in wound management. They should have a good general knowledge of the normal structure and function of skin. This article outlines the process of wound healing to enhance wound care practice. Normal anatomy of the skin is described followed by a review of the four phases of wound healing.