Current best practices in wound care: an evidence-based and patient-centered approach

América Carmona Gómez

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20254352

Authors

América Carmona Gómez Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20254352

Keywords:

Wound care, Wound bed preparation, Infection control, Dressing selection, Advanced wound therapies, Multidisciplinary management

Abstract

Optimal wound care requires an integrated, evidence-based strategy that combines accurate clinical assessment, systematic wound bed preparation, appropriate dressing selection, infection control, and the selective use of advanced therapies. Contemporary guidelines emphasize the importance of identifying the underlying etiology of wounds, optimizing local and systemic conditions for healing, and tailoring interventions to individual patient needs. This narrative review summarizes current best practices in wound care, highlighting evidence-supported principles for assessment, cleansing, dressing selection, infection management, offloading, revascularization, and adjunctive therapies within a multidisciplinary and patient-centered framework.

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