Wound and lymphoedema management

Overview

This document is designed to assist health-care providers who manage chronic wounds and lymphoedema. The aim is to assist in achieving better outcomes. It describes methods that can be adapted to various levels of the health-care system depending on the country and available resources.

This document is not intended to serve as a standard textbook on wound care and lymphoedema management. Adherence to it will not ensure a successful outcome in every case, nor should it be construed as including or excluding proper methods of care. Ultimate judgement regarding a particular method and material to use must be made by the health-care provider in the light of the clinical findings in the patient and the available options for management.