Are diabetics prone for wound infection?
Yes, Diabetics are prone for wound infection. Strict control of blood sugar will flavor faster healing. Also, one should take care to keep the wound free from contamination and apply proper dressing as per the doctors advice Glossary Post-op/ post operative – following an operation. Urine retention – accumulation of urine in the urinary bladder. Incision – area of the skin and underlying tissue which has been cut open in order to perform the surgery Dehiscence – break down or open and gaping Suture – stitches Thrombophlebitis – inflammation of the vein due to a clot within Ileus – lack of normal bowel movement of the small intestine Thromboembolism – a clot traveling along the vessel to reach the heart or brain or any other organ Aspiration – inhaling or choking on food or drink Anaphylaxis – a kind of severe allergic reaction which could even cause shock Reference 1. World Health Organization. Implementation Manual WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (First Edition). Available at: http://ww
