Final Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 types of wounds?
A
abrasions, open, penetrating, pressure, surgical
2
Q
What are the 4 phases of healing?
A
1 - inflammatory
- debridement
- repair
- maturation
3
Q
What does phase 1 of healing begin?
A
immediately after the injury and lasts 0-6 days
4
Q
When does phase 2 of healing begin?
A
approx. 6 hours after injury and lasts 0-6 days
5
Q
When does visible wound contraction occur?
A
5-9 days after injury
6
Q
What do corticosteroids do in terms of healing?
A
depress all phases of wound healing and increase the chance of infection
7
Q
What is the first choice of closing a wound?
A
first intention or primary intention
8
Q
What is first intention healing?
A
wound is sutured or stapled closed
