Case Study Wound Healing Tissue Repair

The healing of the patient requires care and attention which can help the patient to complete his recovery successfully. In this regard, the patient and his family members should be aware of the main phases of the healing and recovery of the patient as well as factors that may delay healing. Therefore, the treatment of the patient and his recovery depends on the healing of the wound and minimization of the impact of factors that may delay the healing process. Case Study Wound Healing Tissue Repair

First of all, the patient and his family members, who perform the function of his care givers, should distinguish primary intention healing from second intention healing. The primary intention healing occurs, where the tissue surfaces have been approximated (closed) (de Mello, et al., 2008). The second intention healing, were extensive and involves considerable tissue loss, and in which the edges cannot be brought together heals in this manner (de Mello, et al., 2008). The patient should undergo the second intention healing after the treatment of his stage III decubitus ulcer to his coccyx. Distinct features of the second intention healing include the longer period of healing compared to the primary intention healing. Furthermore, the scarring is greater in case of the second intention healing that means that the scar may need longer time to complete the full recovery and the tissue may be more vulnerable to infections and bacteria which may penetrate the skin and affect tissues further. Therefore, chances of the infection are greater and the patient should come prepared to take care and clean the scar frequently as well as conduct the disinfection measures to keep that part of his body clean and safe. Taking into consideration that it is his coccyx that is treated, he will need the assistance of his family members to take care of the scar and its post-surgery treatment.