Types Of Wounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is an acute wound?
A
Disruption in the integrity of the skin and underlying tissues that progress through the healing cascade I a timely and uncomplicated manner ( surgical wound or trauma)
2
Q
What is a recalcitrant wound?
A
Wound that fails to respond to interventions, wounds that are being appropriately managed show measurable progress within 2-4 weeks. If after multiple interventions a wound that fails to progress for 2-4 weeks.
3
Q
Chronic
A
Wound that failed to proceed orderly through the healing process
