Table 2.
Standard Treatments of Chronic Wounds
| Types of Chronic Wounds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Venous Leg Ulceration | Diabetic Foot Disease | Pressure Injury |
| Compression | Off-loading device | Pressure relieving mattress |
| Vascular reconstruction | Padding and protection | Incontinence management |
| Endovascular stenting | Vascular/endovascular intervention | Nutritional support |
| Superficial vein ablation | Oral/IV antibiotics | Mobility maximized |
| Steroids topical/systemic | Debridement | Adaptions to home |
| Cytotoxic/immunosuppressive drugs | Amputation | Adapted wheelchairs |
| Skin grafting/flap surgery | Metabolic control | Surgery |