INOVASI SALEP VCO ( VIRGIN COCONUT OIL ) TERHADAP PROSES PENYEMBUHAN LUKA DIABETIK

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Rivan Firdaus

Mahakam Nursing Journal (MNJ)
Vol 1 No 2 (2016): Nov 2016

VCO (virgin coconut oil) is a plant with native habitat in Southeast Asia, is a plant that contains a lot of primary metabolites and secondary metabolites. Is the main content of saturated fatty acids (9.09%), caprylic acid (6.57%), lauric acid (47.38%). The benefits of VCO is as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. This paper is a case study done on a diabetic wound in one patient. VCO using a wound care ointment and wound care management using TIME. Evaluation results show performed salve wounds VCO able to retain moisture and reduce the inflammation that accelerates wound healing.