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Wound Drainage
Chapter 10 MOS Chelsie Brandyberry
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exudate | material, such as fluid and cells, that has escaped from from blood vessels during the inflammatory process. Drainage |
serous exudate | consists chiefly of serum. It is clear and watery. |
sanguineous exudate | red and consists of red blood cells. Results when capillaries are damaged, allowing the escape of red blood cells, and is frequently seen in open wounds. |
purulent exudate | contains pus, which consists of leukocytes, dead liquefied tissue debris, and dead and living bacteria. Usually thick and has an unpleasant odor. |
suppuration | process of pus formation |
serosanguineous exudate | consists of clear and blood tinged drainage and is commonly seen in surgical incisions |
purosanguineous exudate | consists of pus and blood and is often seen in a new wound that is infected |