How does evidence-based wound care differ from traditional wound management?

Evidence-based wound care integrates the latest scientific research with clinical expertise. Key differences include:

Modern Approach

• Moist wound healing: Keeping wounds moist promotes faster epithelialization, contrary to the old "let it air out" belief
• Biofilm management: Regular debridement to remove bacterial biofilms that delay healing
• Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT): Vacuum-assisted closure for complex wounds
• Growth factor therapies: Using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to accelerate tissue repair

When to Seek Specialist Care

Refer patients when wounds show no improvement after 2-4 weeks of standard care, when there are signs of infection spreading, or when the wound involves exposed bone or tendon.