CH.2 Wound infection

Question 1

Sign and symptoms of a mild infection (3)

Answer 1

1. Redness extended beyond the wound.
2. Warmth mild swelling and tenderness
3. Pus formation

Question 2

Sign and symptoms of severe infection (6)

Answer 2

1. Heat swelling
2. discoloration
3. More pus formation
4. Swollen lymph node
5. Malaise (general discomfort) and fever
6. Shock

Question 3

Treatment Principles for infections (4)

Answer 3

1. Hot soaks 20-30 mins several times daily
2. clean wound following hot soak
3. Pack wound open to allow drainage
4. Antibiotic and fever reducing therapy

Question 4

Evacuation guidelines

Answer 4

1. Evacuate a if there is no response to treatment with in 12-24 hours.
2. Rapidly Evacuate patient with any signs and symptoms of severe shock.