Moisture imbalance
Use the T.I.M.E. clinical decision support tool (CDST) to help guide the right decision to restore optimal moisture balance
Restore moisture balance
An optimal moisture balance is essential for wound progression, which requires continual evaluation. A balanced wound environment supports growth factors, cytokines, cell proliferation and migration.1-4
Assess the wound to identify the right treatment or intervention
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Citations
- Chamanga E. British Journal Of Community Nursing, 2015; 20, Sup9, pp. S8-S10.
- Leaper DJ, et al. Int Wound J. 2012;9 (Suppl 2):1-19.
- Schultz G, et al. Wound Repair Regen, 2005; 13, S1–11.
- World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS). Principles of best practice: Wound exudate and the role of dressings. A consensus document. London: MEP Ltd, 2007.