Various types of wounds are encountered daily in medical practice, and due to the numerous treatment options available on the
market, making the most appropriate choice of treatment may be a rather daunting decision. The wound treatment should not
inconvenience the patient to the point that the wound care becomes compromised. It is for this reason that a proper assessment of
the wound status be conducted in order to select an appropriate treatment intervention or dressing type, as this will directly impact
the way in which the wound heals. This article is based on the expertise of three active wound care practitioners and aims to provide
guidance to clinicians when providing primary wound care. The downloadable tables can be printed and used as reference materials
in daily practice.https://journals.co.za/journal/mp.sagphttps://journals.co.za/journal/mp.sagpam2022Pharmacolog
