Wound Classifications
A cut produced surgically by a sharp instrument
What is incision
A stab wound for a drainage system
What is puncture
A Practitioner leaves a contaminated wound open and closes it later, after the infection is controlled
What is tertiary intention
Termination of bleeding
What is the Hemostasis phase
Purpose was either to keep the wound bed moist or to provide mechanical debridement
What is a wet-to-dry dressing
A contaminated wound is classified as this type of wound
What is Class III
Fluid, cells, or other substances that have been slowly exuded or discharged, from cells or blood through small pores or breaks in cell membranes when injured or diseased tissue dies.
What is exudate
Wound in which skin edges are close together and little tissue is lost
What is primary intention
Approximately 3 weeks after surgery when the fibroblasts begin to exit the wound
What is maturation
Promotes a moist environment that speeds epithelial cell growth. Also acts as a secondary skin
What is a transparent dressing
A clean and contaminated wound is classified as this type of wound
What is class II
Producing or containing pus
What is purulent
When a wound must granulate during healing, occurs when skin edges are NOT close
What is secondary intention
Erythema (redness), Heat, Edema (swelling), Pain and Tissue dysfunction
What is cardinal signs of inflammation
Used after surgical removal of the gallbladder to maintain a free flow of bile until edema subsides
What is a T-Tube drainage system
A clean wound is classified as this type of wound
What is Class I
Soft, pink, fleshy projections that consist of capillaries surrounded by fibrous collagen
What is granulation
Closure can be by sutures, staples, skin glue or Steri-Strips
What is primary intention
Fibroblasts produce collagen, a glue like protein substance that adds tensile strength to the wound and tissue
What is the Reconstruction phase
Suction type drainage system
Hemovac, Daval or Jackson-Pratt drain
A dirty, infected wound is classified as this type of wound
What is class IV
A bandage that is made of large pieces of material to fit a specific body part
What is binder
Results in a larger deeper wound
What is tertiary intention
Initial increase in flow of blood elements and water out of the blood vessel into the vascular space
What is the inflammation phase
Uses a machine by applying negative pressure
What is a Wound VAC or Vacuum-assisted closure