Paediatric Wound Healing

This initiative will be EWMA’s first document dedicated specifically to paediatric wound management. It aims to strengthen and broaden the understanding of paediatric wound healing across all developmental stages. It seeks to address the specific anatomical, physiological and psychosocial factors that influence wound prevention and repair in children, while identifying practical challenges in daily clinical management.

The key objectives are:

• Provide a structured overview of paediatric skin development and its implications for wound healing in preterm infants, newborns and children.
• Present practical guidance on prevention, risk assessment and management of common and complex paediatric wounds, including pressure injuries, burns, device-related injuries and fragile skin conditions.
• Evaluate current evidence and best-practice approaches in areas such as wound hygiene, infection prevention, pain management and safe fixation.
• Address the needs of paediatric patients with complex medical conditions, emphasising multidisciplinary and family-centred care.
• Explore emerging technologies and innovations, including negative pressure wound therapy and regenerative approaches, and their role in paediatric wound management.

The overall goal is to support healthcare professionals in delivering safe, effective and compassionate wound care that minimises trauma and promotes optimal healing outcomes for children.