21 Nov The Best Tips and Products for At-Home Wound Care

Many patients with post-surgical or chronic wounds may not be in a healthcare facility that provides wound care assistance. When wound care happens at home, it’s vital that it is done properly to prevent issues like infection and other complications. If you or a loved one needs at-home wound care, here are some tips and products to help you get the best possible results.

How you can help your wound heal

All wounds go through a similar healing process. First, new red tissue is created underneath. Then, new skin growth appears from the wound’s edges to cover the red tissue. Wounds heal best when you create the right conditions for this new tissue growth. This involves keeping your wound clean, moist, and warm. Here are some ways to do that:

• Wash your hands — One of the most important things you can do to prevent infection is to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after touching your wound.
• Be careful — Wounds are weak spots on your body, so avoid letting anything bump or touch the area. Likewise, your wound should be kept dry when bathing according to your physician’s instructions. 
• Eat healthy food — Eating the right foods can give your body the nutrients it needs to heal faster. 

Changing your wound dressing at home

Changing your wound dressing at home might sound stressful if you haven’t done it before. But, with the right materials and instructions, you’ll become a pro and be on the road to recovery in no time. Here are some basic steps:

1. Prepare your area — Have a clean and sterile area where you can change your wound dressing. Gather your supplies together. Typically, you’ll need:

• Gloves
• Gauze pad
• Saline solution
• A new bandage
• Collagen
• A disposal bag

Before you change your wound dressing, lay out your supplies and open the packages, so they are easy to access. 

2. Remove the old dressing — Wash your hands with soap and water and put on your gloves. Slowly lift the corner of your existing dressing and gently remove it. Carefully discard the old dressing in your disposal bag. 

3. Clean the wound — Using your gauze and saline solution, gently clean the wound from the center out. Dab the wound in circles going away from the center only and clean away any liquid draining from the wound. Rinse the wound again with a fresh gauze pad and then discard these items. 

4. Apply the new dressing — Apply your collagen pad to the wound and the proper-sized dressing. Only touch the corners of the dressing to create a barrier around the wound. Remove your gloves and wash your hands again thoroughly. 

How FritzFinn provides a quality at-home wound care experience

When you are dealing with wound care at home, you need a solution that is convenient, simple, customized, and effective. THE CARE PACKAGE™ from FritzFinn checks all of those boxes. 

When your healthcare provider specifies what size bandage covering and what type of collagen dressing you need, FritzFinn creates a personalized, single-use wound care package that gets delivered directly to your door. In addition to those two items, you also receive gloves, saline solution for wound irrigation, and gauze. 

Instead of having to sift through packages of supplies or make a trip to your local store, everything gets delivered to your doorstep with simple, easy-to-follow instructions. This makes at-home wound care much simpler and more effective.  Contact us to learn more about how FritzFinn’s innovative wound care solutions can help you.