Test 2 section 1 Flashcards
disruption in integrity and function of tissues
wounds
wounds that are traumatic or surgical
acute
wounds that are diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcer, arterial ulcer, venous stasis ulcer
chronic
abrasion, puncture, laceration, incision
traumatic
replacement of lost cells and tissues with cells of same type
regeneration
lost cells are replaced with connective tissue
Occurs by primary secondary and territory intention
repair
normal lab limits for prealbumin
16-30
normal lab limits for albumon
3.5-5
factors impacting healing
Diabetes Uremia Steroid Age Chemotherapy
perfused fibrous connective tissue that gradually replaces fibrous clot
granulation tissue
implies tissue necrosis or infarction
eschar
3 types of dressing
Passive
Interactive
Active
protects the wound from surface contamination
hydrocolloid
maintains a moist surface to support healing
hydrogel
uses negative pressure to support healing
Wound Vacuum assisted closure V.A.C
adhesive straps affixed to the skin so as to provide a method of securing a bandage
Montgomery Ties
walled off collection of pus
abscess
is an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and another structure
fistula
is exuberant growth extending beyond borders of initial injury
keloid
intact skin with nonblanchable redness
Stage 1
partial-thickness skin loss involving epidermis, dermis, or both
stage 2
full thickness tissue loss with visible fat
stage 3
full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone muscle, or tendon
stage 4
is based on language, geographic area, racial characteristics, and values of the groups heritage
ethnic identity