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SECTION 8 Wound care
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a partial-thickness wound caused by the scaping away or rubbing of skin
abrasion
an open wound on the lower legs and feet caused by poor arterial blood flow
arterial ulcer
an area on the body where the underlying bone seems to "stick out".
bony prominence
a wound that does not heal easily
chronic wound
an open wound on the lower legs and feet caused by decreased blood flow through arteries or
veins.
circulatory ulcer
a wound that is not infected; microbes have not entered the wound
clean wound
a wound occurring from the surgical portal of entry into the urinary, reproductive or
digestive system
clean-contaminated wound
a wound in which tissue are injured but skin is not broken.
closed wound
a wound with a high risk of infection; microbes have entered the wound
contaminated wound
a closed wound caused by a blow to the body. Also known as bruise
contusion
the separation of wound layers
dehiscence
also called as infected wound
dirty wound
swelling tissue caused by an accumulation of fluid
edema
separation of the wound accompanied by protrusion of abdominal organs
evisceration
resistance that skin encounters when it rubs against another surface such as clothing,
bedding or another fold of skin
friction
a wound in which the dermis, epidermis and subcutaneous tissue are penetrated
full thickness wound
a condition in which tissue may be black and have a foul smell
gangrene
the collection of blood under the skin and tissue
hematoma
the excessive loss of blood in a short period
hemorrhage
an open wound with clean, straight edges; usually intentionally created with a sharp
instrument
incision
a wound containing containing large amounts of bacteria and showing signs of infection. Also
known as dirty wound
infected wound
a wound created for treatment
intentional wound
an open wound with torn tissue and jagged edges
laceration
localized tissue death as a result of disease or injury
necrotic tissue
a wound in which skin or the mucous membrane is broken
open wound
a wound in which the dermis and epidermis are broken
partial thickness wound
an open wound in which skin and underlying tissues are pierced
penetrating wound
a type of soap that is used to wash skin.
peri wash
a type of dressing in which the tape is applied to all four edges to reduce the likelihood of the
dressing wrinkling or falling off
picture frame dressing
a type of edema that is evident by first compressing your fingers into the swollen tissuea
pitting edema
bony prominences that bear the weight of the body in certain positions, which may lead to
pressure ulcer
pressure points
any injury caused by unrelieved pressure
pressure ulcer
an open wound made by a sharp object
puncture wound
thick drainage from a wound or body orifice; is yellow, green or brown and may indicate an
infection
purulent drainage
tearing of skin tissue caused when the skin sticks to a surface
shearing
the condition that result when there is not enough blood supply to organs and tissue
shock
a break or rip in skin; epidermis separates from the underlying tissue
skin tear
an accident or violent act that injuries skin, mucous membranes, bones or internal organs
trauma
a wound resulting from trauma
unintentional wound
the wound is closed and sutures or adhesive tape are applied to hold the wound edged together
primary intention
is used in contaminated and infected wounds
secondary intention