Technique Flashcards
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Secondary intention wound healing
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Substantial tissue loss
Wound left open and allowed for deep aspects to heal first (epithelialisation, granulation, contraction)
Vac dressings (negative pressure) help healing
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Primary intention wound healing
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Uncontaminated wounds, easily approximated with sutures/staples/adhesive strips
Rapid epithelialisation and formation of minimal granulation tissue/scar
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Q
Which wounds can be left to heal by secondary intention
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Extensive loss of epithelium Extensive contamination Extensive tissue damage Extensive oedema so can't close Wound reopened (eg. Infection, failure of knot)
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Tertiary intention wound healing
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Wound closed several days after formation
Ie. can follow after secondary intention
