Tissue Healing

Question 1

First intention wound healing is SURGICALLY CLOSED and therefore has rapid __________ ___________

Answer 1

Epithelial coverage

Question 2

First intention wound healing is SURGICALLY closed, this minimizes what three things

Answer 2

1.Phases minimized
2. Minimal granulation tissue
3. Minimal contraction

Question 3

In first intention wound healing strength gain is assisted through external support for skin and bones. How long is assisted support for skin and bones

Answer 3

Skin: 10-14 days
Bone: 6-8 weeks

Question 4

Second intention wound healing is essentially an ______________ ____________

Answer 4

Open wound (possibly contaminated)

Question 5

Since second intention wound healing is an open wound, what two things are slower/ extended

Answer 5

1. Phases extended
2. Slow epithelialization

Question 6

Since second intention wound healing is an open wound, this requires more from what two steps of the repair phase

Answer 6

1. Increased granulation tissue
2. Increased contraction

Question 7

What is the common denominator of all surgeries

Answer 7

Wound healing

Question 8

Sutures and staples are for ___________ support until the tissues are strong enough to hold themselves

Answer 8

External

Question 9

When do we remove sutures/ staples

Answer 9

When they are no longer necessary for tissues to hold themselves together

Question 10

Four potential problems from sutures/ staples

Answer 10

1. Continued inflammation (they’re foreign material)
2. Drainage
3. Dehiscence (causes tissue protrusion)
4. Swelling