Wound Care

Question 1

What is the stage of wound healing, homeostasis?

Answer 1

It is immediately following the injury. Blood clot occurs.

Question 2

What is the inflammatory phase?

Answer 2

The inflammatory phase begins 0-3 days after the injury. Fibroblast

Question 3

What is the proliferation phase?

Answer 3

The proliferation phase begins 2-24 days after the injury occurs. Proliferating subcutaneous fat.

Question 4

What is the epitheliazation (remodelling) phase?

Answer 4

The epitheliazation phase begins 24 days - 1 year and beyond. Freshly healed epidermis.

Question 5

Common wounds are:

Answer 5

Pressure areas 
Skin tears 
Surgical wounds 
Venous & arterial ulcers
Skin cancers
Burns

Question 6

Goals of wound assessment are:

Answer 6

This is dependent on the individuals wound for example, a leg ulcer may have a goal that focuses on maintenance. Whereas a simple skin tear may have a goal to what within a short period of time.
The goal that comes out of the assessment of the wound will determine the type of product that will be used.