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Wound Dressings Flashcards

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Alginates Contents

A 
seaweed
rope 
flat dressing
Ca
hydrofiber synthetic
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Alginates Indications

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moist
pressure
infected

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Alginates Effects

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moist environment
protects
absorption

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Alginates Application

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24-48 hrs

expensive

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Contraindications

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dry wounds

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Collagens Contents

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freeze dried sheets of collagen
particles
paste
gels (over cowhide)

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Collagens Indications

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partial/full thickness

provide scaffolding for host cell proliferation (over tendons or other structures)

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Collagens Effects

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encourages deposition of collagen

absorbent, may use w/ topical agents

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Collagens Application

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24-48 hrs

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Collagens Contraindications

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not full thickness burns

eschar

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Composites Contents

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combo of 2 or more physically distinct products

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Composites Indications

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partial to full thickness
min to heavy drainage
granulation tissue
necrotic tissue

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Composite Effects

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autolytic debridement

exchange of moisture vapor

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Composite Applications

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24-48 hrs

inexpensive

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Composite Contraindications

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dependent on product

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Contact Layers Contents

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thin, non adherent sheets

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Contact Layers Indications

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partial/full thickness
min to mod drainage
donor sites
graft sites

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Contact Layers Effects

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protect wound during dressing changes

introduce topical meds/wound fillers

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Contact Layers Application

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goes directly on wound

as needed - only reimbursed for 1 wk

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Contact Layer Contraindications

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dry
shallow
eschar
copious exudate

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Foam Contents

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semipermeable polyurethane
non/semi adherent contact layer
hydrophobic or waterproof outer layer

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Foam Indications

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mod to heavy drainage
autolytic debridement/softening
granulation tissue
compression
hypergranulation
absorption and protection
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Foam Effects

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provide moist environment
permeable to water vapor
bacterial barrier

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Foam Application

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allow for 3-4 cm barrier around wound
expensive if daily changes
3-7 days

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Foam Contraindications
dry | cavity use as adjunct
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Hydrocolloids Contents
hydrophilic colloid particles in an adhesive compound laminated onto flexible water resistant outer layer
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Hydrocolloids Indications
partial/full thickness necrotic scant to mod drainage
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Hydrocolloid Effects
covers wound prevent O2, bacteria or fluids from interacting w/ wound autolytic debridement promotes granulation/epithelization
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Hydrocolloid Application
apply w/ 1-2 in barrier around wound | change every 3 days, can leave for 7
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Hydrocolloid Contraindications
``` infected tunneling undermining lesions caution w/ diabetic feet ```
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Hydrogels Contents
90% water in gel base
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Hydrogels Indications
partial/full thickness granulation tissue necrotic tissue burns
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Hydrogels Effects
donates moisture cooling/soothing autolytic debridement
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Hydrogel Application
skin protective | 1-3 days
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Hydrogel Contraindications
not highly recommended for highly exudative wounds
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Transparent Films Contents
transparent sheets of polyurethane w/ adhesive | moisture vapor permeable
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Transparent Films Indications
superficial wounds (min drainage) partial thickness eschar granulation tissue
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Transparent Films Effects
blister roof moist wound environment promote autolysis protect from trauma
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Transparent Films Applications
need 2 in border around wound change 2-3 days for autolytic Change 24-48 hrs for other applications
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Transparent Films Contraindications
does not adhere well in moist environments | risks for epidermal stripping
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Wound Fillers Contents
``` pastes granules powders beads gels ```
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Wound Fillers Indications
partial/full thickness min- mod drainage infected wounds cavity wounds
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Wound Fillers Effects
absorb exudate decried fill dead space
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Wound Fillers Application
24 hrs
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Wound Fillers Contraindications
dry wounds

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