wound management and bandaging Flashcards
three main phases of wound healing
a. inflammatory
b. proliferative
c. maturation
three factors affecting wound healing
a. age
b. orthopedic or neurologic problems
c. nutrition status
important steps in wound care, in the order they should be performed before bandaging
- Prevent further contamination
- Remove foreign debris and contamination
- Débride nonviable tissue
- Manage wound drainage
- Protect the wound through the inflammatory and proliferative phases – Select appropriate wound closure
Primary Intention healing
Primary closure of a wound
Third intention healing
Secondary closure of a wound
Second intention healing
No closure of a wound
inflammatory phase of wound healing
lag phase
Burn wounds are classified based on
- how deep into the tissues the injury reaches
- how large the affected area is
When applying cast padding and conforming gauze that comes on a roll, often it should be overlapped by what %?
50%
The Modified Robert Jones bandage is used commonly in veterinary medicine. This bandaging technique is used when what functions are called for?
stabilization and support
materials used in the Modified Robert Jones Bandage
kling, rolled cotton, tape, vetwrap
The Ehmer sling is applied in clinical situations to perform what function?
Restrict motion and weight bearing
The main bandaging material that is used in the application of the Ehmer sling
elasticon
Clinically, the Ehmer sling is applied to what part of the body?
Rear leg hock/stifle area
You are discharging Sammy to his owner, Mrs. Peterson. Sammy has a bandage on his right foreleg. Dr. Little has directed you to instruct Mrs. Peterson in the proper care of Sammy’s bandage. What should you tell her?
a. keep dry!
b. check toes for swelling/coolness
c. call if any questions!
What signs should be watched for when an animal has a bandage or cast on it that would indicate a circulatory problem?
a. swelling
b. coolness
c. heat/odor
T or F When applying bandage materials during the application of a foot or leg bandage, the materials should be put on from a proximal to a distal direction.
F; distal to proximal so blood doesn’t pool at feet
What obvious signs would indicate there was a problem with bandage application and/or the healing process?
a. smell/odor
b. excessive licking/chewing
c. swelling
d. coolness to the toes
e. sores
f. loss of appetite
Why are most types of bandaging materials porous?
a. allow circulation
b. fluid doesn’t build up/pool
During application of bandages, what should be avoided in order to maintain the porous characteristics of bandaging materials?
Proper quantity
What effect on wound healing might the direct application of cotton to the wound have?
- Prevent healing
- cause infection
One common application for the product stockinette
head/ear, declaw, orthopedic
Zonas® is classified as what type of bandaging material?
adhesive tape
The most important precaution when using elastic bandaging material
Avoid Tourniquet effect
