Red-Black-Yellow Grading System Flashcards
1
Q
Tissue Characteristics: Red
A
Pink - Red Granulation Tissue
2
Q
Tissue Characteristics: Yellow
A
Moist, Yellow Slough - Infection
3
Q
Tissue Characteristics: Black
A
Black Eschar; Firmly Adhered
4
Q
Goals of Red Wound?
A
- Cover wound
- Keep it moist and clean
Dr. P - “Keep it Clean, Keep it Moist, Keep it Covered”
5
Q
Goals of Yellow Wound?
A
- Clean wound, remove yellow layer
(May consider hydrotherapy with whirlpool or pulsatile lavage)
6
Q
Goals of Black Wound?
A
Debride the wound; sharps or hydrotherapy
7
Q
When to not debride wounds of the Black Category?
A
- Inadequate Blood Supply
- Non-infected Heel Ulcers
(Keep these wounds clean and dry)
