Healing By Primary Intention

Question 1

Where do we see primary intention types of healing

Answer 1

We typically see this phase in surgical procedures and incisions

Question 2

What are the 3 healing phases in Primary Intention

Answer 2

Initial Phase

Granulation Phase

Maturation Phase and Scar Formation

Question 3

Initial Phase

Answer 3

3-5 days, acute inflammatory response

Question 4

Granulation Phase

Answer 4

Fibroblasts secrete collagen, wound pink & vascular, risk for dehiscence resistant to infection

Question 5

Maturation Phase

Answer 5

Begins 7 days after injury, continues for months/years, mature scar forms

Question 6

What are the wound characteristics for primary intention healing

Answer 6

-incision with blood clot

-edges approximated with suture

-fine scar (scalpel wound)