More Wound Management

Question 1

For what type of wound would you use an active drain

Answer 1

Large wounds with excess drainage

Question 2

Active drains work through ________

Answer 2

Negative pressure

Question 3

An active drain works by creating ________ __________

Answer 3

Negative pressure

Question 4

An active drain should be _____ _____ to create negative pressure in the wound bed

Answer 4

Air tight

Question 5

When using an active drain its important to keep the animal from having contact with the __________

Answer 5

Suction device/ selection chamber

Question 6

Active drains can be commercial brands or fabricated using a ______ or ________

Answer 6

Large syringe
vacutainer

Question 7

All steps of wound care are for what purpose?

Answer 7

Promote vascular bed

Question 8

Review wound care steps (6)

Answer 8

1. Aseptic technique
2. Prevent further contamination
3. Remove foreign debris
4. Sufficient debridement
5. Eliminate space with drains
6. Bandage for protection

Question 9

Ideal wound environment before wound closure

Answer 9

Inflammation should be minimal
Healthy vascular bed

Question 10

What type of suture is used to close a wound

Answer 10

Absorbable and in the smallest amount