This document provides information on wound management and wound care. It discusses the different types of wounds including acute and chronic wounds. The goals of wound care are to identify any wounds or complications, prescribe preventative measures to promote skin integrity, and treat any wounds. There are four phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation and remodeling. The three types of wound healing and closure are primary, secondary and tertiary. Various wound dressings are also described like hydrocolloid, hydrogel and alginate. The wound care market is large and growing, dominated by major players. Pricing for common wound dressings is also listed.
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