Wound care Flashcards
1
Q
Wound care assessment
A
- Initial goal
- goal of treatment - Diagnosis
- what kind of wound is it - factors that may delay healing
- age, hypertension, obesity - intermittent goal setting
- discharge planning
2
Q
signs of infection
A
- pus or discharge from wound
- swelling
- fever chills
- wound warm
- odor
3
Q
Time framework for wound assessment
A
T -
tissue
I-
infection/inflam
M-
moisture
E -
edge
