3820: Exam 2: Minor Sunburns, Burns, and Wounds

Acute wounds typically heal in:

1 month

Which phase of healing is in the first 3-4 days?

Inflammatory

Which phase of healing is responsible for preparing the wound for tissue development?

Inflammatory

Which phase of healing is when the wound is filled with new connective tissue and new epithelium?

Proliferative

Which phase of healing is the longest?

Maturation

Which phase of healing is the continual process of collagen synthesis and breakdown?

Maturation

What are 3 types of local wound healing impairment?

Inadequate tissue perfusion, inadequate moisture, infection

Proper wound dressing would:

Provide a moist healing environment and protect from infection

Which type of wound dressing has antimicrobial properties against gram-positive organisms?

Adhesive bandages

Which type of wounds are hydrocolloid dressings good for?

Partial thickness wounds

Which type of wounds are transparent adhesive films best for?

Wounds on joints such as elbows and knees

During the inflammatory phase, you want dressings that ___ moisture. Include examples

Absorb; foams & alginates

During the proliferative phase, you want dressings that ____ moisture. Include examples.

Maintain; hydrocolloid & transparent film dressings

Which type of dressing should be selected when rehydration is needed?

Hydrogel dressings

To minimize scarring, one can use:

Silicone (gel & sheets) and herbals (ex: mederma, mitomycin C, green tea, aloe vera, vitamins D & E)

if the burn has occurred in the last 3 hours:

irrigate with tepid water for about 20 minutes

reassess burn in how many hours?

24-48 hours

what are the 4 steps of “first aid” for burns?

Stop the burn, cool the burn, provide pain relief, cover the burn

All burns managed with self care should be:

covered

if the burn is dry, apply:

skin protectant ointment

If the burn is weeping:

apply skin protectant cream (but prior: soak in cool tap water 3-6 times a day for 15-30 minutes)

3 complementary therapies for burns are:

Honey, calendula officinalis, & aloe vera

What solution is the preferred choice for burn/wound irrigation?

Normal Saline

are ointments or creams preferred when the skin is still intact?

ointments

are ointments or creams preferred when the skin is broken?

creams

wounds/burns should be reassessed after:

7 days