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Wound
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open wound with torn tissue and jagged edges
laceration
open wound made by a sharp object;intentional or unintentional
puncture wound
the wound is closed and sutures to hold the wound edges together
primary intention
the wounds are cleaned and dead tissue removed;healing takes longer;high risk of infection
secondary intention
wound that involves leaving a wound open and then closing later
tertiary intention
a closed wound caused by a blow to the body(bruise)
contusion
rupture or sudden separation of the wound layers along a surgical suture line
dehiscence
contains large amount bacteria and showa sign of infection
infested wound
open wound in which skin and underlying tissues are pierced
penetrating wounds
localized tissue death as a result of disease or injury
necrotic tissue
a partial thickens wounds caused by the scrapping away or rubbing of skin
abrasion
open wounds on the lower legs and feet caused by decrease bld flow through arteries or veins
circulatory ulcers
open wound on the lower legs and feet caused by poor bld return through vein(usually heels)
venous ulcers
excessive loss of bld within a short period
hemorrhage
does not heal easily
chronic wound
separation of the wound w/c protusion of abdominal organs
evisceration
is a break in the skin or the mucous membrane and becomes a portal of entry for microbes
wound
an accident or violent act that injuries skin,mucous membrane,bones or internal organs
trauma
an open wound with clean,straight edges; usually intentionally created with sharp
instrument
incision
is created for treatment or theraphy
intentional wound
resulting from trauma
unintentional
occurs when the skin or mucous membrane is broken
open wound
occurs when tissue are injured but the skin is not broken
closed wound
is not infected,meaning microbes have not entered the wound
clean wound
has a high risk of infection
contaminated wound
contains large amount bacteria and showa sign of infection
infected/dirty wound
does not heal easily
chronic/persistend wound
the dermis and epidermis of the skin are broken
partial-thickness wounds
the dermis,epidermis and subcuatneous tissue are penetrated;muscle and bone may be
involved
full thickness wound
is the resistance that skin encounters when it rubs against another surface
friction
tearing of skin tissue caused when skin sticks to a surface
shearing
swelling caused by fluid collecting tissue
edema
result when there is not enough bld. supply to the organs and tissue
shock
wound contamination can occur at any time during and after an injury or surgery
infection
clear water fluid
serous drainage
bloody drainage
sanguineous drainage
thins,watery drainage that is blood tinged
serosanguineous drainage
drainage is yellow green or brown
purulent drainage