Bio-ConneKt 2 Flashcards
What are partial thickness wounds?
Wounds that affect the top layers of the skin and sometimes the dermis, but do not go deeper
Caused by abrasions, skin tears, medical adhesives, or moisture. They appear pink and moist.
What characterizes full-thickness wounds?
Wounds that extend deeper beyond the epidermis and dermis, potentially damaging muscle, bone, or tendons
Can damage underlying tissue.
What are draining wounds?
Wounds that can be a normal part of the healing process but may indicate infection or other issues
Drainage can vary in amount and type.
Define tunneling wounds.
Chronic wounds that form a channel or tunnel extending from the skin’s surface into deeper tissue
Tunnels can create dead spaces that may become abscess cavities if infected.
What are pressure sores/ulcers?
Open wounds that develop when the skin is under constant pressure or shear, reducing blood flow
More common in individuals with difficulty moving.
What are venous ulcers?
Chronic wounds/open sores on the legs due to poor blood flow that take longer than usual to heal
Occur when veins do not push blood back to the heart properly, causing pooling in the legs.
What are chronic vascular ulcers?
Wounds that develop on the skin due to problems with blood circulation and take a long time to heal
Related to conditions affecting blood flow.
What are diabetic ulcers?
Open wounds that develop on the feet of those with diabetes, caused by poor circulation, infection susceptibility, and nerve damage
A serious complication of diabetes.
List the types of trauma wounds.
- Abrasions
- Lacerations
- Partial thickness burns
- Skin tears
Each type has different characteristics and healing processes.
What are surgical wounds?
- Donor sites/grafts
- Post-laser surgery
- Post-Moh’s surgery
- Podiatric wounds
- Dehisced surgical incisions
These wounds result from surgical interventions and have specific healing considerations.
