Cutaneous Wound Healing Flashcards
1
Q
What is healing by first intention?
A
wounds with opposed edges (clean, uninfected surgical incision, approximated by surgical sutures)

2
Q
What is healing by second intention?
A
wounds with separated edges

3
Q
What factors influence wound healing?
A
nutrition
metabolic status
circulatory status
hormones (glucocorticoids)