Wound Care & E-Stim Flashcards
1
Q
Defined as the use of electrical current to transfer energy to a wound.
A
Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim)
2
Q
Consider a course of treatment with electrotherapy for Stage III and IV pressure ulcers that have proved unresponsive to _______.
A
Conventional Therapy
3
Q
Influences wound healing by attracting the feels of repair, changing cell membrane permeability, enhancing cellular secretion through cell membranes and orientating cell structures.
A
E-Stim boosts this happening.
4
Q
A ______ wound environment is required for the bioelectric system to function.
A
Moist
5
Q
A rationale for applying electrical stimulation is that it mimics the natural current of injury and ___________.
A
Jump starts or accelerates the would healing process.
