Session 4 - H&R Extra Flashcards
1
Q
What is granulation tissue composed of?
A
Newly formed blood vessels Fibroblasts Iflammatory cells Endothelial cells Myofibroblasts Extracellular matrix, containing type 3 and then type 1 collagen
2
Q
What is a pressure sore?
Who is most at risk?
A
Pressure applied to soft tissue so that blood flow in fully or partially obstructed, usually located above a bony prominence, so that ulcer forms.
Elderly or immobile patients - diabetes is a particular risk factor
