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| sequential reaction to cell injury. It neutralizes and dilutes the inflammatory agent, removes necrotic materials, and establishes an environment suitable for healing and repair. |
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| healing occurs in 2 to 3 weeks and usually leaves no residual damage. |
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| features of acute process but lasts longer |
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| lasts for weeks, months, or years |
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| classifications involving the inflammatory response |
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| vascular response, a cellular response, formation of exudate, and healing. |
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| vasodilation causing hyperemia (increased blood flow in the area), which raises filtration pressure |
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| neutrophils and monocytes move to the inner surface of the capillaries (margination) and then through the capillary wall (diapedesis) to the site of injury. |
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| fluid and leukocytes that move from the circulation to the site of injury. The nature and quantity of exudate depend on the type and severity of the injury and the tissues involved. |
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| two major components of regeneration and repair. Regeneration is the replacement of lost cells and tissues with cells of the same type. Repair is the more common type of healing and usually results in scar formation |
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| best management of inflammation |
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| prevention of infection, trauma, surgery, and contact with potentially harmful agents. |
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| purposes of woundcare management |
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| (1) cleaning a wound to remove any dirt and debris from the wound bed, (2) treating infection to prepare the wound for healing, and (3) protecting a clean wound from trauma so that it can heal normally. |
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| localized area (usually over a bony prominence) of tissue necrosis caused by unrelieved pressure that occludes blood flow to the tissues. Pressure ulcers generally fall under the category of healing by secondary intention |
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| care of patient with pressure ulcer |
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| requires local care of the wound and support measures of the whole person, including adequate nutrition, pain management, control of other medical conditions, and pressure relief. |
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