Inappropriate wound management:

- Pts may try home remedies that delay healing or worsens the wound - pts may simply have been given limited or incorrect medical advice - Pt may not understand the importance of an aspect of care - pt may have limited financial or support services - letting wound dry out and be exposed to room air and contaminants - antiseptics are toxic to healing cells - whirlpool for the treatment of open wounds has decreased dramatically - whirlpool promotes edema, increases risk of infection, and disturbs granulation tissue