Wounds & Surgical Incisions Flashcards
1
Q
Major cell responsible for wound contracture
A
Myofibroblast
2
Q
Phases of wound healing
A
Hemostasis & inflammation
Proliferation
Maturation & remodeling
3
Q
The layer of the GIT that imparts the greatest tensile strength & greatest suture holding capacity
A
Submucosa
4
Q
Average time frame on suture removal of the face
A
3-5 days
5
Q
Type of suture technique that is used for better distribution of tension but has a disadvantage of compromise if one bite pulls loose
A
Continuous suturing
6
Q
Preferred suture used for tendon repair
A
2-0 or 3-0 prolene
