wound care & bandaging Flashcards
1
Q
4 phases of healing
A
inflammation
debridement
repair
maturation
2
Q
classifications of wounds
A
clean
clean/contaminated
contaminated
infected
3
Q
purpose of bandages
A
assist in healing
compression of tissue
stabilization
protection
4
Q
bandage layers and what they do
A
primary: contact with and protects wound
secondary: covers primary, and cushioning
tertiary: outer, protects bandage from external forces
5
Q
Robert jones bandage
A
thickly padded bandage used for temporary support of fractures distal to elbow or stifle
6
Q
Ehmer sling
A
immobilization of hip, stop from bearing weight on hind limb
