LP 5-6 Flashcards
cellulitis
acute infection of skin tissue
drainage of absess
class 4
difference between inflammation vs. infection
pus is present in infection
ruptured appendix
class 4
laceration
cut or tear
craniotomy
class 1
swelling
buildup of fluid
example of class 2
appendectomy cholecystectomy bowel resection
chronic wound
extended period of time ie- diabetes
what is incision chosen for?
exposure least trauma wound closure
inguinal hernia
oblique
I & D
class 4
cutting
cutting trocar
cutting needles
skin eyes
muscles of the abdominal wall
transverse abdomis
external/internal oblique
linear alba
rectum abdominis
can a classification change?
yes during the procedure
example of class 1
plastic ortho eye neurological
keloid
raised scar
intentional wound
surgical wound
most common surgery
laparotomy
what suture is used to ligate vessels?
silk
thermal
heat, cold, chemical
cicatrix
normal scar formation
contusion
bruise
closed wound
skin remains intact
first intention phase 1: lag phase
lasts 3-5 days after injury
most commonly used gauge for suturing skin?
3-0 or 4-0
abdominal hysterectomy or C section
pfannenstiel
fistula
draining tunnels form between two organs
example of class 3
colon resection with fecal spillage appendectomy with appendicitis
aneursym
longitudinal midline
influence choice of needle
size of suture tissue type accessibility of area preference customer of hospital
first intention phase 2: healing
3-20 days post op fibroblasts multiply and bridge wound edges
longitudinal midline incision
vertical xiphoid to pubis midline
class 2
infection: 8-11% minor break in sterile technique
laparoscopic gastric bypass
class 2
prolene
monofilament nonabsorbable
eyed needles
must be threaded, dispense 2 at a time
intraluminal EEA
anastomose tubular structures in GI tract
gangrene
death of an organ or tissue
class 1
infection: 1-5% incision made under ideal surgical conditions no entry to GI, respiratory, biliary or GU
open fracture
class 3
tensile strength
ability to resist rupture
surgiclip
occlude small structure, vessel
should you use silk moist?
no
fibrinogen
combines with thrombin to form fibrin during clotting
contracture
interference with the circulation from pressure
chemical
acid
complicated wound
tissue lost or destroyed
what color is prolene?
blue
surgical gut
rapid absorption in infection
appendectomy
McBurney RLQ
external factors influencing wound healing
drug therapy fluid balance
endogenous
in body
what do injured tissue release?
histamines
delayed full thickness injury
burns or scalding injuries
esphogaus, thoracic cavity
thoracoabdominal incision