1st Exam. Part 10. ANTISEPTICS Flashcards
1
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- Ideal : Minimal cytotoxicity
- Decrease bacterial counts
- May remove necrosis or debris
- For superficial wounds only (skin)
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Antiseptics
2
Q
it could delay wound healing for longer periods of time (7-10 days)
ideal: 5 days
A
Povidone iodine
3
Q
0.5 % Sodium hydrogen chloride (1:9 bleach/detergent to sodium chloride ratio)
may kill neutrophils
A
Dakin’s solution
4
Q
used in cases for spore forming bacteria like Clostridium and Bacillus
A
Hydrogen peroxide
5
Q
Could be applied systematically, oral, topical
(superficial)
A
Antibiotics
6
Q
effective in the control of bacterial growth in superficial wounds
A
Topical antibiotics
7
Q
effective in deep wounds
Echoes therapeutic levels within 3 hours after administration
A
Systemic antibiotics
8
Q
Use antibiotics ___ days , not immediately
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1-3 days
9
Q
Routes of injectable antibiotics (3)
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IV
IM
SQ
10
Q
- Nanotechnology/Nanofiber: mimic fibrin clot
- Vacuum technology
- Hydrogels
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Novel Techniques
11
Q
Signs of Wound dehiscence (5)
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- Pain
- Swelling
- Tissue necrosis
- Discoloration
- Sero-sangilinous discharge
12
Q
PRIMARY causes of wound dehiscence
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- Necrosis
- Distention
13
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S
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