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The wound’s exudate gives you important information about the wound’s health. If you notice an unexpected change in exudate characteristics, this may mean that there is a change in the wound’s status, e.g that the wound is infected. If this happens, you should re-evaluate the wound as quickly as possible.4, 3
Serous | Wound Type Colour: Clear, amber or straw-coloured. Consistency: Thin, watery.
Serosanguineous | Wound Type Colour: Clear, pink to light red. Consistency: Thin, slightly thicker than water.
Sanguineous | Wound Type Colour: Red. Consistency: Thin, watery.
Seropurulent | Wound Type Colour: Cloudy, creamy, yellow, tan. Consistency: Thin.
Fibrinous | Wound Type Colour: Cloudy. Consistency: Thin, watery.
Purulent | Wound Type Colour: Opaque, milky, yellow, tan or brown, sometimes green. Consistency: Often thick.
Haemopurulent | Wound Type Colour: Red, opaque. Consistency: Thick.
When a dressing doesn't fit perfectly, a Gap can form underneath it.
With conventional foam dressings a Gap can form between the wound bed and the dressing.