Question

Describe major historical events in development of contemporary wound care (pressure ulcer care) 50-100 words

Answer 1

Pressure ulcer is also called as bed sore, decubitus ulcer, decubitus sore causing skin peeling initially and erodes it even upto the bones if not cared well.

There has been dramatic change occurred over time.

Even before 2000BC treatment for this has been started. Clay tablet were used which is made of mud or clay in plaster form with herbal oil and beer ,milk in a copper pan whenlied to wound absorbs exudates and enhance healing.

Egyptian also used honey as it has an antibacterial effect

Chinese have used root oil to treat it.

But they were able to and differentiate healing and non healing wound.

There was a breakthrough when antibiotic was used in 19th century. This week available in form of plaster,gel, Cream s

Advancement of surgery in 20th century which has even treated the worst sore which has penetrated into bone.