Management of Traumatic Wounds: Fundamentals Flashcards
What are the phases of wound healing?
” I demand Rossies Memorize”
- Inflammatory
- Debridement
- Rossies
- Maturation/Remodeling phase
The inflammatory phase of wound healing occurs in _____ days
0-5
What occurs during the inflammatory phase of wound healing?
Hemorrhage → Vasoconstriction → Vasodilation → Leukocyte response → PLT activation (clotting)
first 0-5 days of wound
What occurs during the debridement phase of wound healing?
- neuts arrive 1st (within 6hrs) then monocytes (12 hrs) and initiate debridement phase
- develops exudate rich in WBCw, wound fluid, and necrotic tissue
monocytes essential for wound healing (not neuts)
The debridement phase of wound healing occurs in _____ days
1-5
Which of the following is essential for wound healing?
A. Neutrophil
B. Monocytes
C. Lymphocytes
D. Eosinophils
B. Monocytes
Which of the following growth factors does NOT come from macrophages?
A. PFGF
B. EGF
C. KGF
D.PDGF
E. TGF-a/TGF-beta
F. VEGF
C. KGF
F. VEGF
Which of the following stimulates fibroblast and DNA proliferation in the repair phase of wound healing?
A. Neutrophil
B. Lymphocytes
C. Macrophages
D. Eosinophils
C. Macrophages
The repair phase of wound healing occurs in _____ days
3-5 days to 2-4 weeks
What occurs during the repair phase of wound healing?
- macrophages activate fibroblasts → fibroblasts migrate into wound depositing collagen/fibrous tissue → angiogenesis → granulation tissue → epithelialization → wound contraction (simultaneously w/ granulation tissue & epithlialization)
Bright red granulation tissue can be seen in what phase of wound healing?
Repair phase
What bandage should NOT be used in the repair phase of wound healing and why?
Wet to dry bandage - delays re-epithelialization
_____% of the original strength may be regained following a healed wound
80%
What is the golden period when treating wounds?
- 0-6 hrs
- minimal contamination
- insufficient microbial replication to cause infection and can usually manage with primary closure
What is the time frame of a wound to be classified as Class 2?
- 6-12 hrs after wound
What is the time frame of a wound to be classified as Class 3?
> 12 hours of wounding
- likely infection due to time allowed for microbial replication
What is primary closure in wound management?
- Clip, clean, and suture immediately
- Used for Class 1 (0-6hrs) and some Class 2 (6-12hrs) wounds
What does delayed primary closure mean in wound management?
- appositional closure BEFORE granulation tissue develops
- Within 3-5 days of wounding
- Good for Class 2 wounds (6-12hrs)
What does secondary closure mean in wound management?
- appositional closure AFTER granulation tissue develops
- > 3-5 days after wounding