34 Second Intention Wound Healing

In second intention wound healing, what is a crucial aspect of successful management?

What principle should guide daily assessment and adjustment in second intention wound healing?

In the inflammatory phase of wound healing, what is the correct order of the vascular events that occur?

Why is it important to avoid hydrotherapy on fresh wounds undergoing second intention healing?

Why is the use of systemic antimicrobials not indicated once a wound bed has fully granulated?

What is the rationale for using sweat bandages to manage limb edema during the inflammatory phase of wound healing?

A granulation tissue bed with areas of the wound with no granulation tissue indicates which of the following?

What is the primary concern regarding exuberant granulation tissue?

What is the most important aspect to consider when choosing a wound medication during the contraction and epithelization phases?

During which phase of second intention wound healing is skin contraction observed?

During the fibroplasia phase of wound healing, what key cellular activity is essential for successful tissue repair?

What could the the lack of an epithelial rim during wound healing indicate?

A practitioner observes bone exposed within a horses's heavily granulated wound. What are the primary concerning processes that would need to be addressed?

What is the maximum rate that skin contraction should be occuring, in mm/day?

Why is second intention healing often the least preferred method of wound healing?

Under which condition will a wound undergoing second intention healing usually not become exuberant?

An owner is concerned about limb edema. What bandage should the practitioner recommend to remove the swelling?

What can you expect if an animal's limb is large and edematous when granulation tissue begins to form?

After contraction ceases, how is the remainder of the wound covered?

What is FALSE about epithelization?

What type of contact layer should be used when a wound is epithelizing?

What is the next action be taken if a wound is contracted and epithelizing?

You are presented with a 2 week old wound that has exposed bone in the wound bed. What is the MOST likely underlying reason for the exposed bone?

All of the following medications are toxic to the cells causing contraction and epithelization, EXCEPT:

After assessing a skin wound, what is the BEST question to ask yourself before applying any topical medication?

Which of the following phrases is the BEST discharge instruction when discussing how to care for a second intention skin wound?

Which characteristic of second-intention healing contributes most significantly to its higher cost compared to primary intention healing?

What is the MOST important initial step when managing a fresh wound during the inflammatory and debridement phases?

When managing a wound on the distal limb of a horse, why should exuberant granulation tissue be addressed by a vet as soon as possible?

What characteristic of granulation tissue makes it an impervious barrier to bacteria?

Which factor is MOST important to consider when deciding whether to bandage a wound?

A practitioner advises a client to apply a sweat bandage. What does the bandage wrap accomplish?

A horse that is known for being difficult with bandaging has a heavily granulated wound. What is MOST important for the practitioner to consider?

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of second intention wound healing in horses?

What should a practitioner do if there is a deficiency of fibroblasts in a wound?

Why is knowledge more important than technology when treating second intention wounds?

What is the MOST important consideration when managing a wound in the inflammatory and debridement phase?

When should hydrotherapy be implemented during second-intention wound care?

What is the MOST likely underlying reason why a practitioner observes exposed bone within a heavily granulated wound?

What feature of the wound, once present, eliminates the need for systemic antimicrobials?

Why should limb edema be addressed aggressively during the inflammatory phase of second-intention wound healing?

You observe areas of granulation tissue are absent in the wound bed. What is the MOST likely explanation?

What is the MOST important step to prevent against exuberant granulation tissue in distal limb wounds?

Why is it important to avoid medications containing copper sulfate on wounds undergoing contraction and epithelialization?

What is the therapeutic goal when managing wounds undergoing second-intention healing?

Why is daily assessment and adjustment crucial for second-intention wound healing?

If a visible epithelial rim is absent, what are the possible underlying causes?

What information should be included in dischage instructions for an animal that requires second-intention wound healing?

What determines when contraction ceases?

While using a sweat bandage, what is MOST important to consider in addition to edema removal?

What should you assess before applying a topical medication?

What causes a lack of available skin that diminishes contraction other than the initial injury?

What factors should be considered when managing a horse with a heavily granulated wound that is difficult with bandaging?

What wound medications are MOST toxic to cells causing contraction and epithelization?

For what type of wound is IV Abx LEAST indicated?

What can occur if granulation tissue is visible above the level of the exterior dermatologic margin?

Why is contraction cosmetically and functionally superior when resurfacing a wound?

What should a practitioner tell a client about bandaging and exuberant granulation tissue?

How does epithelization occur after contraction?

Given two wounds that are fully granulated, what can you suspect when only one is contracting and epithelializing?

If you see a granulation tissue bed with areas of the wound with no granulation tissue, what should you do?

What is the BEST next step be when a wound is contracted, with an advancing epithelial rim?

During second intention wound healing, how does skin resurface after contraction?