Wound Care Flashcards
What are the stages of wound healing (3)
Inflammatory phase
Proliferative phase
Remodeling phase
Inflammatory phase
- time frame
- what occurs
- cells involved
days 1-4
- initial vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation
- neutrophils and macrophages are recruited
Proliferative phase
- time frame
- what occurs
- tensile strength at 14 days
days 3-21
- collagen synthesis provides tensile strength of wound
- at 14 days, tensile strength of wound equals that of suture
remodeling phase
-time frame
days 21 up to one year
At what stage of healing do chronic wounds stop progressing
at the proliferative phase
What is santyl
collagenase- an enzymatic debrider that digests collagen in necrotic tissue
What is Regranex
PDGF-1
Where is Regranex made
Puerto Rico
What is a normal value for serum albumin
3.4-5.0 g/dL
What is a low serum albumin level associated with (5)
- decreased wound healing
- edema
- impaired cellular immunity
- decreased collagen synthesis
- decreased fibroblast proliferation
What minimum ABI is necessary for wound healing
.35 for non-diabetic
.45 for diabetic patient
How does negative pressure wound therapy assist wound closure
negative pressure wound therapy applies mechanical shear stress to the wound site. This is believed to promote granulation by decreasing bacterial bioburden, reducing edema, and inducing capillary budding
How does hyperbaric oxygen therapy assist wound closure
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases the partial pressure of O2 in arterial circulation, which increases diffusion of O2 at the wound site. This is believed to increase growth factors promoting angiogenesis and collagen synthesis.
What is integra
bilayer graft composed of bovine tendon collagen with chondroitin 6- sulfate and a silicone layer to control moisture loss
What is oasis
extracellular graft matrix derived from porcine, small intestine submucosa