Wound MGMT Flashcards
1
Q
How would you choose to close a clean/clean-contaminated wound?
A
Primary (immediate) intention closure
2
Q
If you have a wound with swelling, edema, and questionable viability, what type of closure would you choose to perform?
A
Delayed Primary
(2-5 days post-injury; PRE-granulation tissue formation)
3
Q
How would you choose to close a contaminated/infected wound?
A
Secondary closure (>5days post-injury)
