Serosanguinous drainage refers to the clear, thin, and pale red liquid that oozes from some wounds. It’s usually a sign that your wound is healing. Fluid that comes out of or drains from a wound is ...

Purulent drainage is a thick and milky discharge from a wound. It often indicates an infection and needs treatment as soon as possible. Regularly inspecting a wound is an integral part of the healing ...

If you have any injury with open skin, you need to take care of it to avoid infection. Keeping a wound clean, washing your hands before touching it, and following any instructions from your doctor ...

Serosanguineous drainage is normal during wound healing and is thin, watery, and slightly pink in color. If the drainage smells bad or changes color, it might mean there's an infection. Consult a ...

Years ago, during my "marketing and sales period", a nurse approached me during a break at a seminar to ask my advice about a patient and his wound. Instead of describing the patient and his problems, ...

Wound healing is the process that the skin goes through as it repairs damage from wounds. There are three main types of wound healing, known as primary, secondary, and tertiary wound healing. Every ...

Purulent drainage is a type of fluid that is released from a surgical or open wound. It’s almost always a sign of infection. If you’re healing from a wound, you should keep a close eye on its drainage ...