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Wound Care in Children and Adolescents

Charleen Singh1, Lisa Gray2, Zyrene Marsh2

  • 1DNP-FNP Program, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California Davis, Davis Betty Irene Moore Hall, 2570 48th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|January 30, 2025
PubMed

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This review covers current pediatric wound care practices and future directions, offering guidance on maintaining skin integrity and selecting appropriate dressings for children with various wounds.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric dermatology
  • Wound healing science
  • Clinical nursing

Background:

  • Pediatric wound care presents unique challenges due to developmental variations.
  • Maintaining skin integrity is crucial for preventing complications in children.
  • Optimal wound management requires age-specific approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of pediatric wound care.
  • To explore future trends and innovations in the field.
  • To provide practical guidance on dressing selection for pediatric wounds.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of pediatric wound care.
  • Analysis of current clinical guidelines and research.
  • Synthesis of information on skin integrity and dressing technologies.

Main Results:

  • Current pediatric wound care emphasizes evidence-based practices.
  • Future directions include advanced dressing technologies and personalized treatment plans.
  • Effective dressing selection considers wound type, age, and location.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric wound care requires a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Continuous evaluation and adaptation of care strategies are essential.
  • This review provides a framework for optimizing pediatric wound management and skin health.

Keywords:
Dressing selectionPediatric skin integrityPediatric wound careProduct selection

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