Gustilo classification Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Type 1
A
Wound <1cm
Minimal contamination or muscle damage
2
Q
Type 2
A
Wound 1-10cm
Moderate soft tissue damage
3
Q
Type 3A
A
Wound usually >10cm
Extensive soft tissue damage
Contaminated (any farm injury a 3A)
Flap coverage
4
Q
Type 3B
A
Wound usually >10cm
Extensive soft tissue damage and periosteal stripping
Requires free tissue flap or rotational flap coverage
5
Q
Type 3C
A
Wound usually >10cm
Extensive soft tissue damage and periosteal stripping
Requires free tissue flap coverage
Arterial damage that requires repair
6
Q
When do you need tetanus prophylaxis
A
If no tetanus booster in last 5 years
7
Q
What is tetanus prophylaxis
A
TIG
Tetanus immunoglobulin
8
Q
MoA of tetanus toxin
A
Blocks neurotransmitter release from spinal inhibitory interneurones
