Random Info Flashcards
functions of the skin
protection from microbes, toxins, mechanical injury
sensation: nerve receptors
water retention
thermoregulation
synthesis of vitamin D
expression of emotions
turn patient every _____ hours
2
when turning patient onto side place at _____ angle
30 degree
change mepilex every _____ hours
72
D.I.M.E. wound care
D - debridement - removal of nonviable tissue
I - Inflammation/infection - addressing bioburden and inflammation within the wound
M - moisture balance - achieving and maintaining moisture balance in and around the wound
E - edge/environment - treating stalled wounds where epithelium fails to migrate
heavily draining wounds might indicate
infection
a healthy wound edge appears
tapered like a seashore
not like a cliff