Wound Management (factors delaying healing)

Question 1

What are the reasons for delayed healing?

Answer 1

poor tissue perfusion
seroma formation- accumulation of serous fluid
necrotic tissue
tension at wound edges

Question 2

Bacterial Contamination-

Answer 2

slows down healing process- breaks down blood clots and newly formed tissues- clean well

Question 3

Contamination-

Answer 3

foreign bodies, slow down healing, all hair/grit/oil removed

Question 4

Necrotic Tissue-

Answer 4

slows down healing, must get rid of damaged area before healing- cut away dead tissue

Question 5

Wound Movement-

Answer 5

continued, fibrin being formed is broken
scar becomes bigger as stretched- splint leg

Question 6

Poor Circulation-

Answer 6

lack of oxygen/ nutrients to wound
tight bandages
severity
amputation- tissue dies not enough blood supply (avulsed wounds)

Question 7

Dead Space-

Answer 7

fills with fluid, prevents blood supply from reaching surface

Question 8

Poor Condition-

Answer 8

undernourishment, old, underlying disease