tissue integrity Flashcards
3 phases of wound healing?
- inflammatory
- granulation
- maturation
inflammatory phase
lasts 3 - 5 days
hemostatis develops
machrophages remove debris
granulation phase?
lasts 5 to 21 days
new blood vessels and new tissue is formed
maturation phase?
lasts for months
collagen fiber is remodeled, scar formation and contraction can occur
primary intention
sugical scars
margins are well approximated
process has the most rapid healing
secondary intention
wound margins not well approximated
tertiary intenion
someone rips open there previously sutured wound
usually associated with infections and contaminated wounds
What is SMART used for?
reduce the risk of melanoma
Spend time in the shade from 11-3
Make sure you never burn
A aim to cover up
R remember to take extra care of children
Then use SPF 15 or higher