three phases in wound healing process Flashcards

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what are the 3 phases in the wound healing process

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hemostatic or inflammatory
proliferative
remodeling

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describe the hemostatic or inflammatory phase

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damaged tissue releases
cytokines which trigger a process called hemostasis; blood
coagulates, and the wound starts to heal. In addition, plasma leaks into surrounding tissue and causes swelling

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describe the proliferative phase

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New collagen fibers are formed, a new wound
bed is created, and capillaries start growing. The wound edges begin pulling closer and new granulation tissue grows.

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describe the remodeling phase

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Stronger collagen replaces the soft gelatinous
collagen; however, this tissue is much weaker than the original tissue and is susceptible to re-injury

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