SKIN HEALING Flashcards

1
Q

types of skin healing?

A

primary and secondary intention, 3rd is delayed primary closure (not really used)

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2
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name this type of skin healing?

surgical incision
minimal tissue loss
approx w/ sutures
minimal inflammation
absence of granulation tissue***
A

primary intention

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3
Q

name this type of skin healing?

open wound w/ tissue loss
wound remains open 
significant granulation tissue
*red beefy tissue from neovascularization
contracture of wound
epithelialization
A

secondary intention

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4
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name this type of skin healing?

anytime an incision is left open and then closed at a later date

A

delayed primary closure

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5
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where do we see delayed primary closure?

A

infection management

trauma

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6
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complication of skin healing?

A

infection

adhesions

contractures, myofibrocytes

hypertrophic scars, raised, pigmented, fibrotic scars

keloids, aggressive scarring beyond site of original incision or insult

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7
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main tx for hypertrophic scars?

A

pressure
silicon sheeting
corticosteroid inj like kenalog 40
cross friction massage

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8
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main tx for keloid scars?

A

pressure
silicone sheeting
mederma skin gel

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