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dysfunction of wound healing
Craft, J., Gordon, C., & Tiziani, A. (2011). Understanding pathophysiology. NSW: Elsevier
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
10/09/2014

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2 dysfunctions that may occur during reconstructive phase
Definition
1) impaired collagen synthesis
2) impaired epithelialisation
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Name five important nutrients essential for wound healing
Definition
protein
iron
calcium
copper
oxygen
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2 types of scars that may occur from impaired collagen synthesis and describe
Definition
1) hypertrophic scars: often large red scars, often elevated in comparison to normal scars
2) keloid scars: raised scars that extend over original wound boundaries (invade surrounding tissue). Permanent. Often associated with pain and tenderness
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hypertrophic scars- why formed?
Definition
tissue remains within wound edges
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3 factors that suppress epithelialisation
Definition
1) anti-inflammatory steroids
2) hypoxaemia
3) wound care techniques
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solutions that inhibit wound healing (2) and why
Definition
iodine and hydrogen peroxide: are drying
Term
most innocuous solutions used to clean or irrigate wound
Definition
potable water or normal saline
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ideal dressing
Definition
absorb some drainage whilst not being incorporated into the clot or granulation tissue
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dehiscence
Definition
potential compilations of wounds that are sutured
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