integumentary system Flashcards

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key functions of integumentary system

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  • protection
  • sensation
  • thermoregulation
  • excretion of sweat
  • vit D synthesis
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phases of normal wound healing

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  • inflammatory phase (days 1-10): inflammation as initial response
  • clotting, debris and necrotic itssue removed (mast cells, neutrophils, leukocytes), clean wound bed signals restoration to begin, re-epithelialization w/in 24 hours at borders but visually at 3 days
  • proliferative phase (days 3-21): formation of new tissue
  • capillary buds and granulation tissue fill wound bed for migration of epithelial cells, collagen matrix formed
  • maturation phase (days 7-2 years): remodeling, when granulation tissue and epithelial differentiation begin to appear in wound bed

progression halted or delayed in chronic wounds

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newly repaired tissues have _ % of pre injury tensile strength and up to - %

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15%, up to 80%

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layers of skin

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epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous fatty tissue

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healing by intension

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  • partial: acute wounds with minimal to no tissue loss; sutures, staples, adhesives
  • secondary: wounds close on their own without superficial closure
  • tertiary: delayed primary intention healing; if at risk for complications, left open and then closed once risk factors alleviated
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bacteria in 3 ways

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  • contamination: non-replicating bacteria on wound, no additional tissue injury or inflammation
  • colonization: replicating bacteria on wound but not in further tissues, no inflammatory response
  • infection: replicating bacteria that invade and cause inflammatory response
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avulsion

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  • degloving
  • wound resulting from tension that causes skin to become detached from underlying structures
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types of ulcers

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  • arterial insufficiency ulcers
  • venous insufficiency ulcers
  • neuropathic ulcers
  • pressure ulcers
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arterial insufficiency ulcer

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  • d/t inadequate cirulation of oxygenated blood - ischemia
  • lower 1/3 of leg, toes, web space
  • smooth edges, well defined, deep, lack granulation tissue
  • avoid unnecessary leg elevation, heating pads, hot water
  • severe pain
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venous insufficiency ulcers

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  • impaired cenous system, inadequate circulation
  • proximal to medial malleolus
  • irregular shape, shallow
  • mild pain
  • leg elevation helps
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neuropathic ulcers

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  • s/t complications with ischemia and neuropathy, associated with DM but can be any peripheral neuropathy
  • in areas of foot susceptible to pressure or shear in WB
  • well-defined oval or circle with callused rim, crackled periwound tissue, little to no good wound bed
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pressure ulcers

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  • decubitus ulcers
  • from sustained or prolonged pressure at levels greater than that of capillary pressure
  • contributing factors: shear, moisture, heat, friction, meds, muscle atrophy, malnutrition
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monofilament testing

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  • failure to perceive 10 mg monofilament - loss of protective sensation, pt at incr risk for neuropathic ulcer
  • failure to perceive 75 mg monofilament - area insensate
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wound depth classifications

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  • superficial wound: trauma to skin with epidermis intact (non-blistering sunburn), heals w/ inflammatory process
  • partial-thickness wound: through epidermis and into but not through dermis (abrasions, blisters, skin tears), heals w/ re-epithelialization
  • full-thickness: through dermis and deeper into subcuteanous fat - deeper than 4 mm, heal by secondary intention
  • subcutaneous wound: through integ tissue and involve deeper structures like fat, muscle, bone, tendon
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wagner ulcer grading

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  • for diabetic foot ulcers
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pressure injury staging

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  1. non-blanchable erythema of intact skin
  2. partial-thickness with exposed dermis - no adipose tissue, granulation, slough, eschar
  3. full-thickness skin loss - fat visible, slough/eschar may be present but not fascia, tendon, bone, muscle
  4. full-thickness skin and tissue loss - exposed fascia, muscle, tendon
    - unstageable: obscured by slough or eschar, reveals a 3 or 4
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17
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what do you do with stable eschar

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leave it

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exudate classifications

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  • serous: clear, water, normal
  • sanguineous: red, thin, d/t blood, can be normal
  • serosanguineous: light red or pink, normal
  • seropurulent: cloudy, opazque with yellow or tan color, impending infection, always abnormal
  • purulent: yellow of green, thickers, infection, always abnormal
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necrotic tissue types

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  • eschar: hard or leathery, black/brown, dehydrated, firmly adhered to wound bed
  • gangrene: death/decay from interruption of blood flow or bacterial infection
  • hyperkeratosis: callus, white/gray in color
  • slough: moist, string, mucinous, white/yellow
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selective debridement

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  • sharp: use of scalpel, scissors, forceps (PTs can) - remove necrotic tissue
  • enzymatic: topical enzymes to necrotic tissue for infected or uninfected wounds - establish clean wound bed
  • autolytic - body’s mechanisms w/ films, hydrocolloids, hydrogels - non-invasive and painfree, not on infected bc takes longer
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non-selective debridement

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  • wet-to-dry: moistened gauze over necrotic tissue dries and is removed - can cause bleeding and pain, use spareingly
  • wound irrigation: pressurized fluid - for infected or loose debris
  • hydrotherapy: whirlpool tank, can cause maceration
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negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT)

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  • vacuum assisted closure (VAC)
  • manage drainage
  • chronic or acute wounds that cannot be closed by primary intention
  • not for insufficient vascularity, untreated osteomyelitis, pain
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hyperbaric oxygen

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  • inhalation of 100% oxygen delivered at pressure greater than 1 atm, delivered in closed chamber
  • indicated for osteomyelitis, diabetic wounds, crush injuries, radiation necrosis
  • contraindications: terminal illness, pneumothorax, pregnancy
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growth factors

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  • derived from naturally occurring protein factors, facilitate healing by stimulating activity of specific cell types
  • for neuropathic ulcers extending into or through subcutaenous tissue w/ adequate circulation to sustain wound healing
  • not for wounds w/ primary intention, hypersensitivty, history of neoplasm
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primary dressings

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  • come in direct contact with wound
  • can include self-adhesive backing or do not require secondary dressing
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secondary dressing

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  • place directly over primary dressing for additional protection, absorption, occlusion, securing primary dressing in place
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alginates

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  • derived from seaweed extraction
  • for partial or full-thickness draining wounds - pressure or venous ulcers
  • used on infected wounds d/t inc drainage
  • high absorptive capacity, enables autolytic debridement
  • disadvantages: may require frequent changes based on exudate levels, requires secondary dressing, no exposed tissues under
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foam dressings

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  • hydrophilic polyurethance base that contacts wound surface and hydrophobic outer layer, allow exudate to be absorbed through hydrophilic layer
  • for protection and absorption over partial and full-thickness wounds with varying levels of exudate
  • can be secondary dressing
  • moderate absorption
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gauze

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  • can be impregnated with meds
  • common on infected or non-infected wounds
  • can be used for wet to dry
  • highly permeable
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hydrocolloids

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  • gel-forming polymers back by strong film or foam adhesive that surrounds wound
  • absorb exudate by swelling into gel-like mass and vary in permeability, thickness, transparency
  • for partial or full thickness wounds
  • can be used for granular or necrotic wounds
  • moist for wound healing, waterproof
  • moderate absorption
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hydrogels

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  • consist of varying amounts of water and gel foring materials like glycerin
  • moisture retentive for superficial and partial-thickness wounds with minimal drainage
  • moist env for wound healing
  • dressings can dehydrate, not for wounds with signif drainage
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transparent film

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  • thin membranes, permeable to vapor and oxygen but not water or bacteria
  • superficial or partial thickness wounds with minimal drainage
  • not for infected wounds
33
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_ and _ are broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents that have become valuable adjucts for wound healing

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  • silver and iodine
34
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dressings from most occlusive to non-occlusive

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  • hydrocolloids
  • hydrogels
  • semipermeable foam
  • semipermeable film
  • impregnated gauze
  • aligantes
  • traditional gauze
  • occlusive: ability of a dressing to transmit moisture, vapor, gases btw a wound and atmosphere (fully - latex glows)
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dressings from most to least moisture retentitve

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  • alginates
  • semipermeable foams
  • hydrocolloids
  • hydrogels
  • semipermeable films
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in an appropriately moist wound, _ appear earlier and in greater numbers to decrease infection risk

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  • macrophages
  • SO collagen synthesis and epithelialization reates enhanced - facilitate more rapid wound closure
37
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US for wound healing

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  • US at low intensity w/ pulsed duty cycle
  • enhances fibroblasts, endothlial, and WBC activity
38
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high voltage pulsed current (HVPC) for wounds

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  • estim that enhances healing numerous types of wounds including ulcers, burns
  • sensory or subsensory settings
39
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contusion

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injury d/t blow that does not disrupt skin integrity - pain, edema, discoloration

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desiccated

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dry out or dehydration of a wound resulting from poor dressing selection that does not control evaporation of wound bed moisture

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desquamation

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  • shedding of layers of epidermis
  • in small scales though can be larger scales or sheets with deeper layers of skin
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ecchymosis vs erythema

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  • ecchymosis: discoloration, bruise
  • erythema: redness from capillary dilation and congestion or inflammatoin
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epidermis

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  • avascular
  • epithelial layer
  • squamous cells, round basal cells, melanocytes
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dermis

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  • vascular
  • hair follices, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, lymphatic and blood vessels, nerve endings
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hematoma

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localized swelling or mass of clotted blood confined to tissue, organ, space - usually caused by break in BV

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turgor

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speed with which skin resumes normal appearance after being lightly pinched

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burns zones

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  • zone of coagulation: area that received most severe injury with irreversible cell damage
  • zone of stasis: area of less severe injury that possesses reversible damage and surrounds zone of coagulation
  • zone of hyperemia: area around zone of stasis that presents with inflammation but will fully recover without innervention or permanent damage
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superficial burn

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  • only outer epidermis
  • may be red with slight edema
  • healing w/o peeling or scarring in 2-5 days
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superficial partial thickness-burn

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  • epidermis and upper dermis
  • painful and blister
  • minimal scarring
  • heals 5-21 days
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deep partial thickness burn

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  • complete destruction of epidermis and majority of dermis
  • broken blisters, discolored, edema, damage to nerve endings
  • moderate pain
  • hypertrophic or keloid scarring
  • heals 21-35 days if no infection
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full thickness burn

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  • epidermis and dermis destruction with partial damage to subcutaneous fat layer
  • eschar
  • minimal pain
  • healing varies
  • can require graft
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subdermal burn

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  • involves complete destruction of dermis and epidermis w/ subcutaneous tissue - can involve bone and muscle
  • mult surgeries and extensive healing time
53
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rule of 9s

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  • children under 1 have 9% taken from LE and added to head/neck - 1% distrib to LEs until 9 when “normal”
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anticipated derformities based on burn location

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  • ant neck: flexion, lateral flexion
  • anterior chest and axilla: shoulder add, ext, medial rotation
  • elbow: flex, pron
  • hand and wrist: extension of MCP, flexion IP, add/flexion of thumb, flexion of wrist
  • hip: flexion, add
  • knee: flexion
  • ankle: PF
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compression garments for burns

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  • for burns requiring > 14 days to heal
  • use of sustained compression from 15-35 mmHg
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topical agents for burn care

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  • silver sulfadiazine
  • silver nitrate
  • providone-iodine
  • mafenide acetate
  • gentamicin
  • nitrofurazone

all broad spectrum

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allograft

homograft

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temporary skin graft from another person (cadaver) to cover large burn

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autograft

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permanent skin graft from patient’s body

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heterograft

xenograft

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  • graft from another species
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z plasty

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surgical procedure to eliminate scar contracture
incision in z-shape to change configuration and lengthen scar

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cellulitis

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  • localized redness, warm skin, TTP, chills, fever
  • d/t bacterial infection
  • rule out other issues, PT for wound care
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dry gangrene

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  • loss of vascular supply resulting in local tissue death
  • slow developing
  • can lead to autoamputation
  • mummified skin
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wet gangrene

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  • associated bacterial infection - can be complication of untreated wound
  • after burn, frostbite
  • cessation of bloodflow -> bacterial invasion at site
  • red -> brown -> black skin
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tinea pedis

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athlete’s foot