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Wound Classification Overview
This is an index page. Wound classification content has been expanded into two dedicated sections — choose the one that matches the wound:
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Acute Wounds
12 acute wound types + a dedicated burn section (10 parts)
Abrasion · Incision · Laceration · Puncture · Avulsion · Bites
Crush · Blisters · Burns & Scalds · Surgical wounds
Open fractures · High-pressure injection / gunshot wounds
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Chronic Wounds
Common assessment principles + 14 chronic wound types
Diabetic foot · Pressure injury · Arterial · Venous · Lymphedema · Mixed
Radiation · Malignant · Non-healing surgical · Inflammatory
Vasculitis · Pyoderma gangrenosum · Atypical infections · Undetermined
Quick Reference
| Your situation | Suggested entry point |
|---|---|
| New trauma, burn/scald, bite, or surgical wound | Acute Wounds |
| Wound not healed after 4+ weeks, or keeps recurring | Chronic Wounds |
| Not sure what kind of wound it is — want step-by-step guidance | Wound Decision Tree |
| Looking up a specific staging system (SINBAD/WIfI/NPIAP/CEAP…) | Staging & Records |
| Patient / caregiver education | Patient Education section (pink row) |
Last updated: 2026-08-24