WOUNDS

Question 1

WHAT ARE THE 4 PHASES OF WOUND HEALING?

Answer 1

HAEMOSTASIS- vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, leukocyte migration
INFLAMMATION- netrophils secrete chemicals to kill bacteria, macrophages engulf and digest foreign particles and necrotic debris,
PROLIFERATION- fibroblasts proliferation, collagen synthesis, ECM, granulation tissue formation, epithelialisation
REMODELLING- epithelialisation, ECM remodelling, increase wound strength

Question 2

what factors affect wound healing?

Answer 2

age, type of wound, poor nutrition, infection, moisture, repeated trauma, poor blood circulation.

Question 3

2 types of wound classification?

Answer 3

ACUTE- abrasions, lacerations, bites, surgical- short term, quick healing,
CHRONIC- a wound lasting more than 4-6 weeks, eg pressure injury, diabetic foot ulcer

Question 4

what does T.I.M.E/S stand for?

Answer 4

T= tissue viability 
I= infection/inflammation- any signs? control.
M= moisture- exudate? correct dressing
E= edges- 
S= surrounding skin- oedema? sensation changes? fragile? colour?

Question 5

pressure injury classification?

Answer 5

class 1= NON BLANCHABLE ERYTHEMA
class 2= PARTIAL THICKNESS SKIN LOSS
class 3= FULL THICKNESS SKIN LOSS
class 4= FULL THICKNESS TISSUE LOSS