Local wound care

What does "Local wound care" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Local wound care" refers to the steps taken to clean and protect a specific injury on the body. This could involve cleaning the wound, applying special dressings or bandages, and monitoring the wound's healing process. The aim is to promote healing, prevent infection, and manage any pain or discomfort.

Confusing Medical Report?

BaluMed makes medicine understandable! Our extensive medical report explanation 'translates' complex medical terms from MRI findings and discharge summaries into easily understandable language. With a combination of artificial intelligence and medical expertise, we offer quickly available and reliable information.

  • Extensive. Summary, explanation per section, glossary.
  • Fast & Reliable. Doctor-reviewed, receive today.
  • Privacy. Documents are automatically anonymized.
  • Multilingual. English or German.