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kilgore lvl1: wounds, chpt 27

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primary lesion the 1st lesion to appear on the skin in response to a causitive agent with a recognizable structure
secondary lesion a change in a primary lesion caused by scratching, rubbing, medications, and/or medical condition/disease process)
open wound disruption or break in skin
closed wound no disruption or break in skin
clean wound wound free of infectious organisms
contaminated wound wound with microorganisms
penetrating wound wound with break thru epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissues, possibly organs
abrasion wound superficial injury caused by rubbing or scraping of skin against another surface
laceration wound open wound with jagged edges
contusion wound closed wound, may be swollen, discolored, and painful
phases of wound healing inflammatory phase, proliferative (reconstruction)phase, maturation (remodeling) phase
traits/functions of inflammatory phase 3-4 days, S/S of heat, erythema, edema, & pain, histamine release causing capillary dilation, WBC migration to wound site, fibrin network formed
traits/functions of proliferative phase 4-21 days, collagen filling, granulation tissue appears, epithelialization occurs
traits/functions of maturation phase 3-4 wks, but max strength achieved up to 2 yrs later, collagen fiber reorganization, wound's tensile strength will never exceed 80% of preinjury strength
primary intention healing the initial union of the edges of a wound, progressing to complete healing without granulation
secondary intention healing wound closure in which the edges are separated, granulation tissue develops to fill the gap, and epithelium grows in over the granulations, producing a scar
tertiary intention healing (delayed primary closure) wound closure in which granulation tissue fills the gap between the edges of the wound, with epithelium growing over the granulation at a slower rate and producing a larger scar than results from healing from secondary intention.
pressure ulcer lesion caused by ischemia from unrelieved pressure that leads to necrosis of underlying tissues
stage I pressure ulcer observable alteration of intact skin which may include changes in skin temp, tissue consistency, and sensation. typically appears as red area that does not blanch
stage II pressure ulcer partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis, dermis or both; ulcer is superficial and presents as an abrasion, blister or shallow crater
stage III pressure ulcer full-thickness skin loss damaging or causing necrosis of subcutaneous tissue that extends to underlying fascia, presents as a deep crater
stage IV pressure ulcer full-thickness skin loss w/ extensive destruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone, or supporting structures
lifestyle factors that negatively affect wound healing poor personal hygiene;deficiencies of protein,vit A,B,E,C, zinc, copper&iron; obesity, underweight or emaciated, immobility, smoking & substance abuse
physiolgical factors that negatively affect wound healing immunosuppression, incontinence, hypoxemia, diabetes, neurological impairment, procedures, meds, infections, hemorrhage, fistulas, dehiscence and evisceration
diagnositic tests that help identify skin or wound infection WBC, prealbumin & albumin levles, radiological studies
slough yellow necrotic tissue that is moist & stringy
eschar necrotic thick leathery devitalized tissue (usually black)
Gauze dressing debridement, wicks away exudate from wound
transparent film promotes granulation tissue and autolysis of necrotic tissue in a moist environment
hydrocolloid dressing promotes necrotic autolytical debridement and granulation in clean wound in a moist environment
hydrogel dressing maintains a moist enviroment via water or glycerin-based amorphous gel
alginate dressing interacts w/ exudate to form a soft gel ath keeps the environment moist
sharp debridement removal of necrotic tissue via scalpel, scissors, or laser. very rapid and efficient
mechanical debridement removal of necrotic tissue via scrubbing, whirlpool therapy or wet-to-moist dressing (nonselective)
enzymatic debridement enzymes breakdown necrotic tissue w/o targeting the viable tissue
autolytic debridement utilizes body's ability to digest necrotic tissue (typically a hydrocolloid dressing used)
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