Exam 2: Lecture 16: Case Studies : Wounds & Suture Knowledge LA Flashcards
What type of closure should be performed on this type of laceration
delayed primary closure
how do we do delayed primary closure on this foot wound
apply a wet to dry bandage to remove debris and close the wound in 1-2 days after it is as clean as possible
what nerve block would you use to suture this wound
CHECK W DEVINE
After closure, what is the best way to manage the wound?
foot cast!!
what are the advantages of a foot cast
decreases motion, wounds communication with the coronary band will heal faster, and can be applied in the field
what are the disadvantages of a foot cast
higher upfront cost, can not examine the wound daily, and open wounds will have copious discharge
what is the management for foot cast management
stall rest, change the elasticon at the top of the cast every 1-2 days, remove in 2-3 weeks
what synovial structures mights communicate with this wound
how would you definitively determine the involvement of a synovial structure
how would you treat this if it did not involve a synovial structure?
what type of closure should be used on this laceration?
after closure, what would be the best method to protect the wound
when closing large body wounds, what is the #1 complication that should be discussed with owners
what type of needle should you use to close the muscle layers
what suture pattern would you use to close the muscle