Primary surgical treatment of wounds is a set of measures that is aimed at preventing the penetration of pathogenic microflora into the human body. Since the beginning of its widespread use, it has been possible to significantly reduce the number of septic complications in patients who have suffered certain injuries.
It should be noted that the primary surgical treatment of wounds is a rather complex set of measures. In each case, the doctor independently determines its volume. In this case, there are various stages of primary surgical treatment of the wound.
Cutting Edges
This event is one of the most important in the whole complex. It is with him that the primary surgical treatment of wounds begins. This procedure is very beneficial for the body itself. It is immediately worth noting the fact that the edges of the wound more often than its other departments are seeded with pathogenic microorganisms. In addition, in this areathere are significant circulatory disorders. Also, one should not forget that the wound heals much better when its edges are even. In addition, it is worth remembering that in this area, immediately after damage, regeneration processes begin. If granulation tissue is formed, the edges of the wound will no longer be able to grow together on their own. It is worth noting that this most often does not happen immediately. Before suturing, it is first necessary to "refresh" the edges of the wound. At the same time, the healing processes are significantly accelerated.
Primary surgical treatment of wounds is performed under anesthesia. At the same time, the type of anesthesia (local or general) depends entirely on how large the person’s wounds are and where they are localized.
In some situations, it is not possible to excise a significant amount of tissue. We are talking about those cases when primary surgical treatment of wounds of the face, hands or tongue is carried out. At the same time, doctors try to leave behind as small defects as possible.
Suturing
If no pronounced inflammatory reactions are observed in the area of damage, then stitches are often applied immediately after excision of the edges of the wound. In addition, surgeons should pay attention to the degree of their "contamination". If it is high enough, then after excising the edges of the wound, the defect is often not immediately sutured, but covered with an aseptic napkin. Naturally, this does not change the fact that anytreatment includes the use of various antiseptics.
If the wound heals without any complications and at the usual speed, then the sutures can be removed already on the 7th or 8th day. This event may be delayed if the rate of regeneration decreases or if there is an inflammatory reaction in the suture area.
It is worth remembering that first aid for injuries, if possible, should be provided to a person even before the ambulance arrives. In this case, it is necessary to treat the wound with antiseptic preparations and bandage it with an aseptic bandage.
