Wounds & Pressure Ulcers Flashcards
1
Q
Partial Thickness
A
- Superficial
- Heal more quickly
2
Q
Full Thickness
A
- Dermal layer no longer present.
- To heal, all necrotic tissue must be removed so that granulation tissue can gradually fill in the defect.
3
Q
3 Phases of Wound Healing
A
- Inflammation
- Proliferation
- Maturation
4
Q
Inflammatory Phase
A
- Begins immediately after injury and lasts approximately 3 or 4 days.
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