RA 2 Lacerations & Incisions Flashcards
a wound or irregular tear of the flesh
Laceration
a clean cut into tissue or skin
Incision
the “character” lines, wrinkles, grooves, cords, and dimples of the face and neck
Facial marking
a quick-drying liquid that leaves a hard, thin, transparent coat or layer through which moisture cannot pass.
Sealer
a powder that is put in an incision just prior to suturing. When the powder comes in contact with moisture, it forms a soft, solid barrier against leakage.
Incision sealing powder
partial loss of moisture content.
Dehydration
the act of sewing, also the complete stitch
Suture
a suture that will be removed
Temporary suture
a network of stitches employed to cross the borders of a cavity or excision, used to anchor fillers and to sustain the tissues in their proper position.
Basket weave suture
a suture situated or occurring beneath the surface.
Subcutaneous suture
putty-like substance, an absorbent sealing adhesive that can be injected under the skin or applied to surface tissues to establish skin contour.
Mastic compound
Lacerations are ususally caused by ___
form of blunt force trauma
incisions are usually caused by ___
type of blade
Before embalming, some temporary sutures of loose flaps of skin to hold in place will help prevent any distortion in the contour of the lacerated area. Minimum loose temporary sutures used. Inside of wound cauterized pack and massage cream applied outside & surround area to prevent dehydration.
After embalming would should be dried with cotton, sealer brushed over all tissue below the surface.
After sealer dries wound packed with cotton & sealant powder.
All dehydrated pieces of skin on the edges should be removed.
If wound can be closed without distorting natural look then use subcutaneous suture or super glue & hide with wax & cosmetics.
If wound to large to close, apply wax over packing to make level with surface then basket weave suture across laceration as anchor for wax then cosmetics.
