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Wound Healing Flashcards

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What are the three main layers of the skin?

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Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous Tissue

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What are the key characteristics of the epidermis?

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It’s avascular (oxygen and nutrients supplied by interstitial fluid)
Keratinized epithelial tissue

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What are the key characteristics of the dermis?

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Full of connective tissue
Vessels and nerves run through this layer
Contains many of the skin appendages such as hair follicles

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What are the key characteristics of subcutaneous tissue?

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Consists of adipose tissue

Insulates, cushions and acts as an energy reserve

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What are the different methods of wound healing?

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Primary Intention
Secondary Intention
Tertiary Intention

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What types of wounds heal through primary intention?

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Surgical/Trauma wounds which have been closed

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What are the key smith and nephew products used to treat wounds via primary intention?

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Opsite Post-Op

Opsite Post-Op Visible

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What are the types of wounds that heal through secondary intention?

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Wounds that extend deep into the epidermis and dermis and the wound is not closed e.g. pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers

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What are the key smith and nephew products for treating wounds by secondary intention?

A

Allevyn
Acticoat
NPWT
Iodo range

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What types of wounds heal through tertiary intention?

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Wounds managed with delayed primary closure i.e. infected wounds, dehisced wounds etc

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What are the key smith and nephew products used to treat wounds by tertiary intention?

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Allevyn
Acticoat
NPWT
Iodo range

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What are the three main phases of wound healing?

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Inflammation
Proliferation
Maturation

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What are the two main stages of the inflammatory phase?

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Haemostasis

Inflammation

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What are the main stages of the proliferation phase?

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Angiogenesis
Granulation
Epithelisation

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What strength does the wound regain after maturation?

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70% of original in chronic

80% of original in surgical

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16
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What are the common factors that affect healing?

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Desiccation
Infection
Mechanical trauma
Poor nutrition
Chemical agents
Temperature variations
Smoking

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