Skin care Flashcards
What are the 4 phases of acute wound healing?
Hemostasis, Inflammatory phase, Proliferative phase, Remodeling
How long is the inflammatory phase of wound healing?
hours to days
How long is the proliferative phase of wound healing?
days to weeks
What dressings are suitable for a large amount of wound exudate?
Foam, Alginate, Hydrofibre
What dressings are suitable for no exudate to a small amount of wound exudate?
Hydrogel, Films, Hydrocolloid (up to moderate)
What antiseptic agent should not be recommended due to toxicity?
H2O2
Which antiseptics may be recommended for wound cleaning?
Povidone iodine, chlorhexidine, polyhexanide and betaine, octenidine
What is the disadvantage of octenidine compared to other antiseptics?
not effective against virus and spores