The wound/burn guidelines - 1: Wounds in general

J Dermatol. 2016 Apr;43(4):357-75. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.13276. Epub 2016 Mar 12.

Abstract

The Japanese Dermatological Association determined to prepare the Wound/Burn Guidelines focusing on treatments, catering to needs for the clinical practice of dermatology. Among these guidelines, "Wounds in General" was intended to explain knowledge necessary "to heal wounds" without specifying particular disorders.

Keywords: chronic skin wounds; deep wounds; dressing material; shallow wounds; topical agents.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use*
  • Burns / therapy*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Disinfection / methods*
  • Humans
  • Japan
  • Societies, Medical
  • Therapeutic Irrigation / methods*
  • Therapeutic Irrigation / standards
  • Wound Healing*
  • Wounds and Injuries / classification
  • Wounds and Injuries / diagnosis
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local