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Hindi Journal Plastic Surgery and Cosmetology
Nidhi Rawat Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
physiatrist
St. John`s Medical College Hospital, India
Biography
Nidhi Rawat is a physiatrist from India. She has completed her medical specialization from St. John`s Medical College Hospital, India. She is working as an assistant professor of physical medicine & rehabilitation at St. John`s Medical College Hospital, India. She has 8 years of clinical, teaching and research experience in her field. Her interest is centered around the area of neurological rehabilitation.
Publications
Short Communication Open Access
Economical and cost effective options for wound healing: An Indian perspective
Author(s): Nidhi Rawat
In India, prevalence of acute wounds is 10.5 per 1000 population and chronic wounds is 4.5 per 1000 population. Chronic wounds occur due to trauma, diabetes mellitus, venous ulcers and pressure ulcers. In India, the practice of barefoot walking and working increases the chances of developing a wound. Inaccessibility and unaffordability of health services poses a major challenge in wound care.
Patient education and adequate nutrition forms a strong base towards wound healing. The next step towards wound healing is providing a well-vascularized wound bed with minimum bacterial load. Honey and phenytoin promote wound healing. Pressure relieving techniques forms the cornerstone for wound healing in... view more»
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