Surgical Wound Classification Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the surgical wound classifications?

Class II - Clean/Contaminated (correct)

Class IV - Dirty/Infected (correct)

Class I - Clean Wound (correct)

Class III - Contaminated (correct)

Class I wounds are _______ wounds.

Clean

Class II wounds are _______ wounds.

Clean/Contaminated

Class III wounds are _______ wounds.

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Class IV wounds are _______ wounds.

Dirty/Infected Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Class I wound?

Clean wounds are operative wounds where no inflammation or infection is present. Signup and view all the answers

What type of wound classification is Total Knee Arthroplasty?

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What type of wound classification is Total Hysterectomy?

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What type of wound classification is Gun Shot Wound?

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What type of wound classification is Incision and Drainage of Infected Wound?

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Study Notes

Surgical Wound Classifications

Four main classifications: Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV.
Class I: Clean wounds, no inflammation or infection, no entry into respiratory, alimentary, or genitourinary tracts.
Class II: Clean/Contaminated wounds, entry into tracts under controlled conditions, no signs of infection.
Class III: Contaminated wounds, involve open traumatic injuries, major sterile technique breaks, or GI spillage.
Class IV: Dirty/Infected wounds, existing infection, retained devitalized tissue, or perforated viscera.

Class I Wounds

Clean operative wounds common in elective surgeries.
Examples: Total Knee Arthroplasty, Elective Eye Surgery, Hernia Repair, Breast Surgery, Non-Traumatic Neurosurgery.
Typically characterized by primary closure and possibly closed drainage systems.

Class II Wounds

Clean/Contaminated wounds, where controlled entry into tracts occurs.
Examples include Total Hysterectomy, Dilation and Curettage (D&C), Total Abdominal Hysterectomy, Gastrectomy, and Elective Appendectomy.
Conditions in this class show no major aseptic technique breaches.

Class III Wounds

Contaminated wounds presenting with fresh traumatic conditions.
Include scenarios such as gunshot wounds, laparotomy with significant spillage, traumatic wounds without viscera perforation, and acute inflammation of organs without pus.
Encounter major breaks in sterile technique or gastrointestinal spillage.

Class IV Wounds

Dirty or infected wounds, including old traumatic injuries and current clinical infections.
Characterized by retained devitalized tissue or delayed primary closures.
Examples: Incision and drainage of an infected wound, total evisceration, and perforated viscera.

Description

Test your knowledge on surgical wound classifications with these flashcards. The quiz covers four types of wounds: Clean, Clean/Contaminated, Contaminated, and Dirty/Infected. Perfect for medical students and professionals looking to refresh their memory!