Wound Management Flashcards
What precautions areused when handlingbodily fluids?
Standard precautions, PPE
What should not be wornin clinical environments?
Rings, nail polish, wrist jewellery, lanyards
How long is an asepticprocedural hand wash?
30 - 60 seconds
What are the terms you would useto describe anecrotic wound?
Dry, black
What is an example ofa principle of asepsis?
Clean equipment prior to procedure, establish aseptic field, use sterile equipment, protect key parts/ key sites, use non-touch technique
What are signs of theinflammatory phase of woundhealing?
Pain,redness, swelling in first fewdays
What is the term to describe‘bloody’ discharge from a wound?
Sanguinous/Haemorrhagic
What is the term for thesplitting open of a wound?
Dehiscence
What do you assess priorto commencing a wounddressing?
Pain
What are some wound care products that can be used to manage large amounts of exudate?
Foam, silicones, hydrocolloids (paste, granules, powder)
