General Principles of Wound Management: Secondary Intention

• What is the first step in wound management by secondary intention?

  Assess wound bed & tissue type
• Why is it important to clean the wound and periwound?

  To prevent infection and promote healing
• What solution is often used to clean the wound?

  Sterile normal saline
• When might irrigation or debridement be necessary in wound management?

  When there is dead tissue present
• What is typically used to pack the wound?

  Moist gauze
• What should be applied after packing the wound?

  A protective dressing
• How does the type of wound affect the dressing used?

  It determines the packing and dressing method
• What are the general principles of wound management by secondary intention?

  • Assess wound bed & tissue type
  • Clean the wound and periwound gently
  • Use sterile normal saline for cleaning
  • May require irrigation or debridement
  • Pack the wound and apply a protective dressing
  • Monitor for complications
• What should be monitored for during wound management?

  Complications