Wound Care Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 basic principles for wound management
A
- Haemostasis
- Cleaning
- Analgesia
- Skin Closure
- Follow-Up
2
Q
Explain haemostasis
A
usually occurs by itself.
If not consider: elevation, tourniquet, suturing
3
Q
what are 5 important aspects of cleaning the wound to promote healing
A
- Disinfect surrounding skin
- Decontaminate = remove objects
- Debride = remove devitalised tissue
- Irrigate
- Antibiotics
4
Q
what analgesia is used in wound care
A
Lidocaine
5
Q
what is the maximum dose of lidocaine
A
3ml/Kg
6
Q
what are 4 options for skin closure
A
Tissue adhesive
Skin adhesive strips
Sutures
Staples
7
Q
when are skin adhesive strips (steri - strips) not suitable
A
Infected wounds
8
Q
when is tissue adhesive glue used
A
Small clean wounds with easily opposable edges
9
Q
when are sutures used
A
Lacerations >5cm
Deep wounds
10
Q
when are staples used
A
Scalp wounds
11
Q
when are sutures usually removed
A
10-14 days after
