Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 26, 2026

Protocol to Create Chronic Wounds in Diabetic Mice
Published on: September 25, 2019
Abstract:
The final article in this six-part series looks at wound complications. While most acute wounds will heal with the right treatment, some get stuck along the normal healing pathway and become chronic. The pathology of these wounds is complex, requiring nurses to determine and eliminate any underlying problems, such as poor circulation, while preventing colonisation to avoid infection. Through appropriate treatment and the correct dressing choice, nurses can help prevent a chronic wound from getting worse and put it back on the path to healing. Some wounds will never be able to heal; in such cases, nurses can help to relieve patient discomfort.
Related Concept Videos
Phases of Wound Repair
Formation of Blood Clot
In case of deep injuries, trauma to blood vessels results in blood loss. In the meantime, phospholipids released from the ruptured endothelial cellular membrane are converted into arachidonic...
Inflammatory Response II: Inflammatory Exudate and Tissue Repair
The typical wound exudate is odorless, transparent, straw-colored, thin, and watery. Exudate, however, can differ depending on the state of wound healing. Likewise, the...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease I: Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, encompasses a group of disorders characterized by chronic inflammation or ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract.
Risk Factors
The exact cause of IBD remains unclear, although it is believed to be due to a mix of genetic, environmental, microbial, and immune factors. Genetic factors are significant in determining susceptibility to IBD, with family history being a critical risk factor. Individuals with a first-degree relative who has IBD are at...
Overview of Regeneration and Repair
Regeneration
All animals have varying degrees of...
Aneurysm III: Interprofessional Care
Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

