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Wounds
DCCC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dehiscence | Separation of the layers of a surgical wound; may be partial, superficial, or a complete disruption of the surgical wound |
| Exudate | fluid rich in protein and cellular elements oozes out of blood vessels due to inflammation |
| Purulent Drainage | aka Pus; thick consistency; “milky” appearance; green, yellow, brown, or white color; distinct odor |
| Sanguineous Drainage | Bloody drainage; Reddish, thin and watery |
| Serosanguineous Drainage | clear, pink, watery, blood-tinged drainage; Mixture of serum and red blood cells |
| Serous Drainage | Composed of clear, amber, thin and watery; Clear drainage |
| Evisceration | Protrusion of viscera through an incision |