Wound healing and wound dressings Flashcards
What are the different types of wound dressing?
What are the different types of tissue colour and what do they represent?
Pink (epithelialisation phase)
Red (granulation/proliferation phase)
Yellow (sloughy/granulation phase)
Black (necrotic tissue/eschar)
Wounds with signs of infection (e.g. offensive smell, excess pus, spreading erythema)
What is the name of a technology for recording wound history?
Silhouette
What are some things to consider when choosing new wound dressings?
What is the action of the dressing?
When should it be used?
Are there any contra-indications to its use?
What is the method of application and removal?
Is a secondary dressing required and if so, what type?
What are some things to consider when choosing new wound dressings?
What is the action of the dressing?
When should it be used?
Are there any contra-indications to its use?
What is the method of application and removal?
Is a secondary dressing required and if so, what type?
