omläggning

Omläggning is a Swedish noun that denotes the act of changing a dressing or bandage on a wound. It is a common term in healthcare to describe routine wound care, but the word can also refer to the re-wrapping, relocation, or reconfiguration of other things, such as cables, pipes, or schedules. The form derives from omlägga, meaning to lay over or wrap again, with om- indicating repetition or a change of position.

In a medical setting, omläggning involves removing the old bandage, inspecting the wound for signs of infection or deterioration, cleaning the area if needed, and applying a new dressing or bandage. It may be performed by healthcare professionals or, when appropriate, by patients or informal caregivers in home care. The procedures and frequency depend on the wound type, exudate level, and cleanliness requirements; sterile technique is important to minimize infection risk.

Outside medicine, omläggning is used for reorganizing or rerouting practical arrangements, such as the omläggning of electrical cables, water pipes, road layouts, or work plans. The term emphasizes that a configuration is being laid out anew or moved to a different arrangement.

See also: förband, sårvård, bandage, ledningsomläggning.