Exudate Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
What is Serous ?
A
Clear, watery or straw coloured fluid.
2
Q
What is Haemoserous?
A
a pale pinkish colour arising from the capillary damage.
3
Q
What is Sanguinous?
A
Fresh, bright red or frank blood arising from injury or trauma.
4
Q
What is Purulent?
A
Thick cloudy and viscous (indication of infection)
