Skills Lab #9 Terms Flashcards
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Clear drainage
Serous drainage
Partial or total separation of wound edges
Dehiscence
Dead matter formed on surface of skin following burns or cauterization
Eschar
Softening of skin by a liquid
Macerate
Fluid released from body as a result of injury or inflammation
Exudate
To hold perineal and rectal dressings in place
T-binder
Removal of dead (necrotic) tissue from a wound
Debridement
Alcohol 70%, zephirin chloride, H2O2, betadine solution
Antiseptic
Drainage containing pus, usually thick and yellow or green
Purulent
Loosely folded gauze
Fluffs
Large dressing to cover abdominal wounds
Abdominal Dressing (ABD)
Gauze for wrapping
Kling bandage
Elastoplast
Adhesive
Clear blood tinged drainage
Serosanguineous
Protrusion of visceral organs (viscera) with total separation of wound edges
Evisceration
invasion of body by pathogens
infection
Opening between two organs or organ and body surface
Fistula
Free of all organisms and pathogens
Sterile
Variation of wet-to-dry dressing.
Gauze covering wound is removed before it is completely dry for more gentle debridement.
Damp-to-damp dressing
Absence of pathogens
Surgical asepsis
Holds dressing in place
Montgomery straps
Small skin closures
Steri-strips
Folded gauze, 2x2s, 3x3s, 4x4s
Flats
Bloody drainage
Sanguineous drainage