Understanding wound healing
When the skin is injured or damaged, a wound is created. Learn the principles behind how wounds heal, moist wound healing and the role of the skin.
Having a solid grasp of what wounds are, what causes them, and how they heal is essential to your role. The resources in this section will give you a foundational understanding of different wound types, key considerations for treatment, and practical tools and pathways to support your clinical practice.
When the skin is injured or damaged, a wound is created. Learn the principles behind how wounds heal, moist wound healing and the role of the skin.
Exudate facilitates the flow of vital healing factors and cells across the wound bed.
Learn about the stages of wound infection, the impact of biofilm and the importance of antimicrobial stewardship.