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What are the four stages of wound healing?
Homeostasis
Inflammation
Repair
Maturation
What are the four options of wound closure?
Primary
Delayed primary
Secondary
Second intention
What is the classification of primary wound closure
clean
what is the managenent of primary wound closure
Immediate closure
No tension
Classification of delayed primary wound closure
clean-contaminated or contaminated
Management of delayed primary wound closure
Lavage and debridement until healthy
Appopriate dressing
Closure after 2-3 days
Classification of secondary wound closure
Contaminated or dirty
Management of secondary wound closure
Lavage and debridement
Appropriate dressing closure after 5-7 day, granulation bed begins to form
Classiffication of second intention wound closure
Extensive contamination and devitalisation
Management of second intention wound closure
Open wound management
Lavage and debridement
Appropriate dressing
Allowed to heal