skin and wound management Flashcards
1
Q
what has highest level of evidence for wound healing
A
high volt elec stim
2
Q
can electric current be used during all phases of wound repair
A
yes
3
Q
best practice for pressure ulcer
A
elect slim compared with stand wound care to promise closure
4
Q
high volt electric stim effects
A
bioelectric potential cell momvement stimulate new tissue collagen organization edema reduction change in blood flow reoxygenation antibacterial
5
Q
ideal treatment regime high volt electrical stimulation
A
daily for 60 mins pulse fr: 100pps pulse duration 2-100 ms mono or bi start neg 4-6 weeks
6
Q
ultrasound helps with what kind of ulcers
A
venous
7
Q
when to use ultrasound for wound healing
A
early in inflammatory phase to get proliferation started
it cleans up the wound
8
Q
Vacuum assisted closure
A
negative pressure
drains fluid
can be left on for week
9
Q
is heat used for wound healing
A
not really
10
Q
how to measure a wound
A
length width
depth
sinus tracts
11
Q
conventional ultrasound for wound healing
A
peri ulcer
20% duty cycle non thermal
.2W/3Mhz
5mins/5cm
2-5 /wk
