US Medical Term · procedures
Wound Care
Cuidado de heridas
Also: Curación de heridas (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Wound Care |
| Spanish (Español) | Cuidado de heridas |
| Chinese (中文) | 傷口護理 |
| Korean (한국어) | 상처 치료 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chăm sóc vết thương |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pag-aalaga ng sugat |
| Portuguese (Português) | Cuidados com feridas |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การดูแลแผล |
| Japanese (日本語) | 創傷ケア |
What it means
Wound care involves cleaning, treating, and dressing injuries, surgical incisions, pressure sores, diabetic ulcers, or other skin wounds to promote healing and prevent infection. It may be done in a clinic, hospital, or at home. Care includes removing dead tissue (debridement), applying specialized dressings, and monitoring for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, or drainage. Some complex wounds require advanced treatments like negative pressure wound therapy or bioengineered skin substitutes. Regular follow-up appointments ensure proper healing and allow adjustments to the treatment plan as the wound improves.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My surgeon referred me to a wound care clinic for my post-operative incision.
Mi cirujano me refirió a una clínica de cuidado de heridas para mi incisión postoperatoria.
I need weekly wound care visits for my diabetic foot ulcer.
Necesito visitas semanales de cuidado de heridas para mi úlcera de pie diabético.
Does my plan cover home wound care nursing visits?
¿Mi plan cubre visitas de enfermería de cuidado de heridas en casa?
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Last reviewed: September 2026