NURSING 2L03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Granulation Tissue, Abdominal Cavity, Debridement
2 Sep 2018
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Abrasion- the process of scraping or wearing away. Approximation- meaning that the edges are brought together without areas of separation, heal by primary intention. Asepsis- the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Collagen- the main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues. Contamination- the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning. Debridement- the removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound. Dehiscence- one of the most common complications of surgical wounds, involving the breaking open of the surgical incision along the suture. Typically, the sutures or closures around wound edges should stay intact while new tissue, known as "granulation tissue," starts forming to help heal the wound. Epithelialization- the formation of granulation tissue into an open wound allows the re- epithelialization phase to take place, as epithelial cells migrate across the new tissue to form a barrier between the wound and the environment.
