2022年8月22日 · The periwound area extends about 1.5 inches from the edges of a wound. It includes fragile skin that has been impacted by a wound. Moisture and damage from dressings and medical adhesives can cause the periwound skin to become red, inflamed, or painful.

2014年10月22日 · In addition to noting the characteristics of the wound itself, clinicians should also examine the periwound and the surrounding skin, comparing this tissue to the skin outside the affected area, as well as comparing the opposite (contralateral) side where possible.

2022年2月3日 · The periwound is generally defined as the area from the wound edge to 4 cm beyond circumferentially. Breakdown of the periwound can adversely affect wound healing even if the wound itself is doing well.

2019年2月28日 · Periwound skin management is just as important as wound bed preparation in wound healing. Management of the periwound begins with assessment and includes evidence-based strategies to prevent skin breakdown.

'Periwound' refers to the area around the wound and this area may or may not be demarcated visually. In the literature, the periwound has been referred to as ‘the defensive zone that contains the wound’ (Dowsett et al, 2015), and defined as the area within 4cm of …

2024年3月14日 · Assessing the Periwound Area. When assessing the periwound area for abnormalities, wound care experts must consider five main parameters: Location; Shape; Temperature; Color; Depth of the primary wound; Volume of exudate; The shape and location of the periwound inflammation can give wound care experts an idea of the underlying etiology.

Periwound skin damage prevention comprises exudate management and protection of the area surrounding the wound. Uncontrolled exudate can lead to maceration which can be difficult to resolve, especially if skin changes are severe.

Periwound skin refers to the area of the skin within 4 cm of the wound edge. A healthy periwound skin is essential for optimal wound healing. The integrity of the periwound skin can be compromised especially in patients with chronic wounds. One common complication often encountered in patients with chronic wounds is "periwound dermatitis".

The periwound (also peri-wound) is tissue surrounding a wound. Periwound area is traditionally limited to 4 cm outside the wound's edge but can extend beyond this limit if outward damage to the skin is present.

2024年3月14日 · Periwound skin refers to the surrounding area of the wound edge. In literature, it is defined as the area within 4 cm of the wound edge. However, it should be kept in mind that it is not possible to quantify and demarcate the exact boundaries of the periwound area.