Primary surgical treatment of wounds is such a set of measures that is aimed at preventing the penetration of pathogenic microflora into the human body. Since the beginning of its widespread use, it has been possible to significantly reduce the number of septic complications in patients who have suffered certain injuries.
It should be noted that the primary surgical treatment of wounds is a rather complex set of measures. In each case, the doctor independently determines its volume. However, there are various stages of primary surgical treatment of a wound.
Edge excision
This event is one of the most important in the whole complex. It is with him that the initial surgical treatment of wounds begins. This procedure is very useful for the body itself. Immediately it is worth noting the fact that the edges of the wound are more often seeded with other pathogenic microorganisms. In addition, significant circulatory disorders are observed in this area. Also, one should not forget that the wound heals much better when its edges are even. In addition, it is worth remembering that in this area, immediately after damage, regeneration processes begin. If granulation tissue is formed, the edges of the wound cannot grow together on their own. It is worth noting that this often does not happen immediately. Before suturing, you must first "refresh" the edges of the wound. At the same time, healing processes are significantly accelerated.
The primary surgical treatment of wounds is performed under the influence of anesthesia. Moreover, the type of anesthesia (local or general) completely depends on how large the wounds are in a person, and where they are localized.
In some situations, excising a significant amount of tissue is not possible. We are talking about those cases when the primary surgical treatment of wounds of the face, hands or tongue is carried out. At the same time, doctors are trying to leave behind as little defects as possible.
Stitching
If in the area of damage pronounced inflammatory reactions are not observed, then often the sutures are applied immediately after excision of the edges of the wound. In addition, surgeons should pay attention to the degree of their "contamination". If it is high enough, then after excising the edges of the wound, the defect is often not immediately sutured, but covered with an aseptic napkin. Naturally, this does not negate the fact that any treatment involves the use of various antiseptics.
If wound healing occurs without any complications and at the usual speed, then the sutures can be removed already on the 7th or 8th day. This measure may be delayed with a decrease in the rate of regeneration or with the presence of an inflammatory reaction in the suture area.
It is worth remembering that if possible, first aid for injuries should be given to a person even before the ambulance arrives. In this case, it is necessary to treat the wound with antiseptic drugs and dress it with an aseptic bandage.