Wound Terminology Flashcards
Contusion
Caused by blow that disrupts skin integrity
Characterized by pain, edema, and discoloration
“Bruise”
Dehiscence
Separation, rupture/splitting of a wound closed by primary intention
Desiccated
Drying out or dehydration of a wound
Desquamation
Peeling/shedding of the outer layers of epidermis
Normally occurs in smalle scales
Ecchymosis
discoloration occurring below intact skin d/t traumat to underlying blood vessels
initial black/blue and progress to greenish brown or yellow
“Bruise”
Erythema
Diffuse redness of the skin d/t capillary dilation
Friable
Tissue that readily tears, fragments or bleeds when gently palpated or manipulated
Hematoma
Swelling or mass of clotted blood confined to a tissue, organ or space usually caused by a break in blood vessels
Hypergranulation
Increased thickness of th granulation layer of the epidermis that exceeds the surface height of the skin
Hyperpigmentation
excessive pigment in a tissue that causes it to appear darker than surrounding tissues
Hypertrophic scar
abnormal scar resettling from excessive collagen formation during healing
Raised, red, and firm with disorganized collagen fibers
Keloid
Abnormal scar formation that is out of portion to the scarring required for normal tissue repairs and is comprised of irregular distributed collagen bands
Exceeds the boundaries of the original wound appetizing red, thick, raised and firm
Maceration
Skin softening and degeneration that results from prolonged exposure to water or other fluids
Normotrophic scar
Characterized by the organized formation of collagen fibers that align in parallel fashion
Turgor
Relative speed which the skin resumes its normal appearance after being light pinched
Indicator of skin elasticity and hydration and normally occurs more slowly in older adults
