Dressings Flashcards

1
Q

How do alginate dressings occur?

A

When these come in contact with the draining wound bed an ion exchange reaction occurs when calcium in the alginate and the sodium in the exudate create a soluble gel

Keeps the wound bed moist and accelerates healing

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2
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What is the purpose of a hydrocolloid dressing?

A

To help retain moisture and stimulate autolytic debridement/promote angiogenesis

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3
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What allergen can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in patients using hydrocolloid dressings?

A

Colophony (hydrogenated rosin)

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4
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What antigen is found in elastic dressings from the rubber?

A

Carba mix

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5
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What antigen is found in nonadherent dressings that can cause allergic contact dermatitis?

A

Sorbitan sesquioleate

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