wound dressing Flashcards
used in direct contact with a wound to help it heal and prevent further issues or complications
wound dressing
caused by sharp instrument
incision
SURFACE SCRAPE, either unintentional or intentional
abrasion
tissues torn apart, often from accident
laceration
blow from a BLUNT OBJECT, closed wound appears ECCHYMOTIC
contusion
PENETRATION of the skin and often underlying tissues from a sharp instrument
puncture
caused by the objects that penetrate the body
penetration
this type of wound dressing IS COMMONLY USED
cloth
type of wound dressing:
VERSATILE and is used to protect OPEN WOUNDS from a number of minor injuries
cloth
type of wound dressing: extremely soft and ABSORBENT; good for wounds with foul smelling odors
sponge
type of wound dressing: most commonly used when A DOCTOR WANTS TO CLOSELY MONITOR HEALING OF A SPECIFIC WOUND
transparent
works by creating moist conditions to help speed up healing
hydrocolloid
it acts in a way that ADDS MOISTURE TO YOUR WOUND so it heals faster and break down dry, dead tissue
hydrogel
extremely absorbent and are used on WOUNDS THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE DRAINAGE
alginate
most commonly used FOR CHRONIC WOUNDS with a SLOW OR STALLED HEALING TIME
collagen