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The management of open wounds is a major challenge. The first step in the management of open wounds is determined by the patient's condition and the wound's underlying etiology, which guide systemic treatment. The next step is local wound care (ie, wound bed preparation and appropriate dressing choice). The field of wound care continues to grow and mature with time.
