Wound Healing Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of wounds
A
Surgical incisions
Trauma
Pressure
Friction
Poor circulation
2
Q
Factors influencing tissue healing
A
Extent of damage.
Health status.
Body’s response.
Wound is free from foreign bodies and pathogens.
3
Q
Factors affecting wound healing
A
Local - foreign body, infections, ischemia.
Systemic - age/gender, hormones, stress, diseases, obesity, alcoholism, nutrition, immunocompromised.
4
Q
Complications of wound healing
A
Haemorrhage
Infections
Dehiscence
Fistula
Keloid scar