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Which type of wound closure is often used for wounds with edema or those that are grossly contaminated?
Which type of wound closure is often used for wounds with edema or those that are grossly contaminated?
- Secondary intention (correct)
- Tertiary closure
- Primary closure
- Delayed primary closure
What is a characteristic of wounds that are closed by secondary intention?
What is a characteristic of wounds that are closed by secondary intention?
- They heal more slowly due to a larger defect (correct)
- They heal quickly
- They are less susceptible to infection
- They have a smaller defect to be filled
What type of wounds are typically left open to heal by secondary intention?
What type of wounds are typically left open to heal by secondary intention?
- Clean wounds with low bacterial counts
- Wounds with prolonged inflammatory and proliferative phases of healing (correct)
- Chronic wounds
- Acute wounds
What is the main reason for delaying wound closure in tertiary closure?
What is the main reason for delaying wound closure in tertiary closure?
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What is the approximate infection rate of delayed closure in tertiary closure?
What is the approximate infection rate of delayed closure in tertiary closure?
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What is the primary purpose of primary wound closure?
What is the primary purpose of primary wound closure?
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What is the ideal timing for primary wound closure?
What is the ideal timing for primary wound closure?
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What is a characteristic of wounds suitable for primary closure?
What is a characteristic of wounds suitable for primary closure?
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What is a benefit of primary wound closure?
What is a benefit of primary wound closure?
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What is an example of primary wound closure?
What is an example of primary wound closure?
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