Burns are characterized by tissue skin damages that mainly result from dry heat e.g. flames and heated clothing iron or moist heat e.g. boiled water and hot coffee.
Pressure ulcers or bedsores are areas of breakdown in the skin. This usually occurs over areas where there is little cushion between the bone and the skin, commonly the tailbone, the heels, and the hips. Pressure ulcers can develop even with the best of care.
We have all had cuts and scrapes that we can take care of at home. But what about more serious wounds – What should we do before going to see a doctor? Whether you have a minor or a more serious open wound, it is important to take quick action.
Wound is a type of injury which happens quickly when skin is torn, cut or punctured. Based upon wound healing process, there are 2 types of wounds: acute wounds and chronic wounds. Wound healing process in acute wounds expresses in a timely fashion.
While there are many departments and clinics in a big hospital, you might not be aware that there is an Advance Wound Care Center. Dr. Att Nitibhon, director of surgery at Bangkok Hospital, explained the definition of an Advance Wound Care Center as below.