Chronic Wound

Definition of a chronic wound.

A chronic wound is a wound that shows no adequate tendency to heal within a period of approximately four to twelve weeks despite appropriate care. Common forms are leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and diabetic foot syndrome.

Causes and contributing factors.

Chronic wounds are generally based on an underlying condition, such as a circulatory disorder, diabetes mellitus or sustained pressure on the tissue. An elevated microbial load and biofilms on the wound surface can further complicate the course.

Relevance of the wound environment.

The care of chronic wounds is aimed at treating the underlying condition and at achieving a balanced wound environment. Measures to reduce the microbial surface load as PLASMO®HEAL PRO can be used as a complementary treatment to standard care and support a wound and skin environment conducive to healing.