The role of moisture balance in wound healing

Adv Skin Wound Care. 2007 Jan;20(1):39-53; quiz 53-5. doi: 10.1097/00129334-200701000-00013.

Abstract

Purpose: To provide an overview of moisture balance and its importance in wound healing.

Target audience: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care.

Objectives: After reading this article and taking the test, the reader should be able to: 1. Discuss the wound healing process and wound assessment. 2. Describe the types of dressings available and how they meet the needs of the individual patient.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Algorithms
  • Bandages / classification
  • Bandages / supply & distribution
  • Benchmarking
  • Chronic Disease
  • Debridement
  • Decision Trees
  • Drainage / methods
  • Drainage / nursing
  • Exudates and Transudates
  • Homeostasis / physiology
  • Humans
  • Humidity
  • Inflammation
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Patient Selection
  • Skin Care* / methods
  • Skin Care* / nursing
  • Skin Physiological Phenomena*
  • Suction
  • Water-Electrolyte Balance / physiology*
  • Wound Healing / physiology*
  • Wounds and Injuries* / nursing
  • Wounds and Injuries* / physiopathology