2019_WUWHS-Exudate_WINT web (2)
… In fact, moist wounds heal 2–3 times faster than dry wounds (Swezey, 2014). Exudate is a normal part of healing; however, it can cause problems in the wrong amount, in the • wrong place or when of the wrong composition. … Effects of abnormal exudate composition Exudate produced by slow-healing wounds is different to that of healing or acute wounds and often has higher levels of inflammatory mediators and proteolytic enzymes (Table 2). … Furthermore, if the exudate comes into contact with periwound skin, it can damage the skin and even cause wound expansion (Wounds UK, 2013). 10 Figure 2: Periwound maceration Periwound skin damage (photograph courtesy of Dr Periwound skin damage includes maceration and erosions of the skin surface (Figure 2). …
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