What are the differences between surgical and non surgical wounds
Surgical wounds = intentional and mainly heal by primary intention
Non-surgical wounds= unitentional and heal by secondary intentions
discuss the purposes of various types of wound dressing and their role in healing
lifespan - growth and development
Nutrition - protein and zinc are important to healing
Lifestyle - A fit person recovers more quickly due to increased mobility
explain the reasons for changing a wound dressing
Prevents infection by maintaining a clean and dry environment
describe factors that may impact the healing process and delay wound healing
Inadequate blood supply
Local edema
Metabolic control
Substance use/abuse
Infection
Age
Comorbitities
Steroid meds (impedes phagocytosis of WBC)
utilize best practices for planning wound care
- Assess/reassess
- Set goals
- Assemble a team
- Implement a plan of care
- Evaluate outcomes
How often are tirtiary wounds left uncovered before they are aproximated
Several days
additional factors that impede wound healing
Moisture
Positioning
Pain
Heat
Cold
Phases of wound healing
Hemostasis
Inflammatory process (days 1-4)
Proliferative Phase (days 4-21)
Maturation Phase (days 21-2 years)
What are wound dressings for
Protects from bacteria
Provides absorption
Prevents hemmorrage
Provides thermal insulation
Provides psychological comfort
