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phases and modalities for care

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Name the 3 phases of wound healing   acute inflammatory phase, granulation phase, scar maturation phase  
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Healing phase that occurs hours after injury or surgery   acute inflammatory  
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phase characterized by vasodilation, edema, and migration of WBC.s and phagocites to the wound area   acute inflammatory  
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phase occurs within the first 72 hours and yields in the formation of collagen   granulation phase  
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phase that by the end of the second week results in erythema of the new scar   granulation phase  
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superficial reddening of the skin, usually in patches as a result of injury or irritation   erythema  
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phase that occurs during the 3rd to 6th week of wound healing   scar maturation phase  
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phase where fibroblasts are slowly replaced with scar collagen fibers and the wound becomes stronger and more able to withstand progressive stresses leading to scar maturation   scar maturation phase  
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How long does strength continue to increase during the scar maturation phase?   3 months or longer  
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During the scar maturation phase, what has been shown to facilitate more effective remodeling?   controlled tension on a scar  
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Name 4 treatments to facilitate wound healing.   whirlpool/warm soaks, fluidotherapy, manual and chemical debridement, electrical stimulation  
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Treatment that can be used to agitate and remove dead skin, as well as increased circulation and blood flow to the wound.   whirlpool/warm soaks  
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Treatment effective for infected wounds   sterile whirlpool  
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A self-sterilizing and low humidity medium thought to be very effective for "seepy" wounds   fluidotherapy  
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Thought to have some effect on wound healing when used as high voltage direct current because of the increase mechanical effects on the tissues   electrical stimulation  
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ointments used to promote wound healing   silvadine, lanolin, cocoa butter, creams/lotions  
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ointment used with burn patients   silvadine  
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2 ointments that are excellent for scar massage as they do not disappear quickly   lanolin and cocoa butter  
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4 pressure methods used to promote wound healing   elastomer, coban, pressure garments, scar massage  
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