Introduction to the nursing methods for episiotomy wound with granulation tissue

In fact, many people are not very familiar with the granulation tissue on episiotomy wounds, or even very unfamiliar with it. In fact, we rarely encounter this in life, but it does not mean that such symptoms do not occur. When such symptoms occur, many people will panic. Let us now learn about the care methods for granulation tissue on episiotomy wounds.

Care methods:

1. After the operation, there may be intravenous drips, urinary catheters, wound drainage tubes, etc. Please pay attention to maintaining good fixation and patency of the tubes;

2. The affected limb can be raised with a pillow to avoid pressure on the skin grafting site and maintain proper fixation and support position;

3. There may be plaster fixation on the skin grafting area. Please do not remove it at will and restrict activities;

4. If the grafted area is on the lower limbs, the patient must rest in bed and cannot get out of bed at will. Only with the doctor's permission can the patient gradually get out of bed and move around.

5. If the skin grafting area is on the buttocks, you can lie prone and be careful when turning over.

Health education on postoperative self-care knowledge. On the day of the operation, the responsible nurse explains the nursing knowledge and cooperation points of the skin grafting area and the skin donor area to the patient and his family. For example, when lying in bed after skin grafting of the limbs, try to elevate the affected limb as much as possible to facilitate venous return, prevent edema, and wound exudation and bleeding; the semi-exposed skin graft area should not be touched with hands; pay attention to the cleanliness of the perineum in the skin graft area of ​​the buttocks, and clean the perianal area with a cotton ball of normal saline after defecation. Lie prone after surgery to prevent pressure on the skin graft. The donor skin areas on the head and trunk were irradiated with infrared lamps 2 days later to promote drying and scabbing. Learn about skin grafting through health education. The patient's self-care ability was significantly enhanced.

The above article introduces in detail the basic care methods for episiotomy wounds with granulation tissue. I believe everyone has a certain understanding of it. In normal times, for this situation, you should still pay attention to bed rest, wear loose and breathable clothes, and put your own clothes in a separate place for washing and disinfection.