Stages of Tissue Healing and Interventions - Class 6 Flashcards
stages of tissue healing
acute stage
subacute phase
chronic stage
acute stage
inflammatory response
subacute phase
proliferation
repair
healing
chronic stage
maturation and remodeling
acute stage consists of
vascular changes
exudation of cells and chemicals
clot formation
phagocytosis/neutralization of irritants
early fibroblastic activity
what is present during the acute pahse
signs of inflammation
signs of inflammation
swelling
redness
heat
pain at rest
loss of fxn
acute phase –> ROM
painful w/ guarding before the completion of the range
what is pain d/t in the acute phase
altered chemical state irritating nerve endings
increased tissue tension
guarding
why is there pain in the acute phase
body’s way of protecting the injury
how long does the acute phase last
4-6 days
goals and interventions of acute stage
protection phase
control effects of inflammation
manage pain
prevent negative effects of rest
education
general movement
pain…
prevent negative effects of rest
nondestructive movement
PROM
massage
muscle setting
education
on expected duration
what they can do
what to expect
general movement is
beneficial
pain
during movement in this phase is generally ill advised
but at low levels may be ok
subacute phase involves
removal of noxious stimuli
growth of capillary beds into area
collagen formation
granulation tissue resulting in very tenuous, easily injured tissue
when does inflammation decrease
2-4 days after injury
colt begins to resolve
repair begins
how long is the subacute phase
14-21 days after injury
but can last 6 weeks