Wound Dressing Questions and Answers Already Passed

Wound Dressing Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the purpose for dressings? trauma, surgical, arterial, venous, diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, burns, to optimize healing for all of these and prevent complications What do dressings do regarding humidity? maintain high degree of humidity between wound and dressing What about a dressing provides a better environment for cell growth? it provides thermal insulation for wound What can a dressing remove from a wound? excess exudate and "toxic substances" Does a dressing allow for gas exchange? yes How does a dressing best prevent infection? it is impermeable to bacteria What should be considered when choosing a dressing? cause, severitym environment, size, depth, anatomic location, volume of exudate, risk or presence of infection, patient status, pt preference, level of comfort, cost How can a dressing decrease circulation to affected area? occurs when it is too tight When is a dressing uncomfortable and removes eschar? when the gauze is applied directly to the wound What is a special consideration for the elderly? texture and integrity of the skin What cleansers should not be put directly into wounds? betadine or hydrogen peroxide are too harsh, normal saline is best for direct wound contact What are the 6 wound types? closed, open (full or partial thickness), necrotic, infected, granulating, epithelializing Why is a closed wound good, kind of? bc skin integrity is intact, and non adherent gauze absorbs exudate and prevents irritation. no evidence of dressing decreasing infections in this case What are 2 key characteristics of an open wound? encourage clean granulation and moist environment without slough What should you do first for a necrotic wound? surgically