Essential fatty acids enriched with vitamins A and E and linoleic acid as a dressing for chronic ulcers

Authors

  • José Maria Pereira De Godoy Prof. Dr. Assistente do Departamento de Cardiologia e Cirurgia Cardiovascular da Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto-FAMERP-SP-Brasil.
  • Patrícia De Almeida Prado Graduando da Faculdade de Enfermagem de São José do Rio Preto. Instituição: Faculdade Estadual de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto - São Paulo - Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v21i2.10121

Keywords:

Essential Fatty Acids, Chronic Wounds

Abstract

Introduction: have been used as topic treatment in chronic wounds, however few studies report it. Aim: The aim of the present study was to emphasise the use of these substances in chronic wounds. Case: Two cases of chronic wounds are reported, one concerning a patient with diabetic foot and other concerning a patient with venous ulcer. Wounds were mechanicaly or chemicaly cleaned before dressings were applied. Enriched fatty acids were used as topic treatment concealed with gauze. Tolerance to the dressing, patient reported pain and clinical aspects of the wounds were evaluated. Discussion: The substances allowed for moisty wounds, good tolerance to dressings and pain, maintaining wound integrity during dressing renewall. Fatty acids represent a good option for cleaned wounds, allowing good tolerance and easy maintenance.

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Published

2005-03-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2005): Revista Portuguesa de Clínica Geral

Section

Case Reports

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How to Cite

Essential fatty acids enriched with vitamins A and E and linoleic acid as a dressing for chronic ulcers. (2005). Portuguese Journal of Family Medicine and General Practice, 21(2), 193-5. https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v21i2.10121