NSG 4403 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Wound Healing, Pressure Ulcer, Asepsis
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Chapter 16: health problems of school age child. Wounds = structural or physiologic disruptions of the skin that call for tissue repair. Show evidence of in ammation dry or infected wounds - wounds contained dead tissue and wounds with evidence of clinical infection, such as purulent drainage. Incision = open wound deep or shallow > sharp instrument. Contusion = bruise > blow from blunt instrument. Puncture = penetration of skin and often underlying tissues by a sharp instrument. Laceration = tissue torn apart and edges are jagged. Penetrating wound = penetration of skin and tissues. Gauze or sponge for external use = pads or island dressing. Synthetic polymeric material with or without adhesive backing. Intended to cover wound, provide or support noise wound environment, and allow exchange of gases. Matrix of hydrophilic polymers or other material combined with at least. Intended to cover wound, absorb exudate, control bleeding or uid loss, and protect against abrasion, friction, desiccation, and contamination.
