Wound Care and Soft Tissue Injuries

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What is the natural progression of most haematomas?

They persist indefinitely
They always fibrose
They resolve over time (correct)
They become malignant

What can occasionally happen to haematomas?

They disappear immediately
They become painful
They fibrose, leaving a firm nodule (correct)
They turn into cysts

What is a possible outcome of haematoma resolution?

Inflammation of the surrounding tissues
Development of a abscess
Complete resolution without residual effects (correct)
Formation of a hard nodule

What is the typical characteristics of the nodule formed after haematoma fibrosis?

Firm and hard (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of haematoma fibrosis?

A firm nodule in the soft tissues (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for achieving a satisfactory outcome in the management of all fractures?

The vascularity of the soft tissue envelope (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is directly related to the general health of the soft tissue envelope?

The vascularity of the soft tissue envelope (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus in the management of fractures?

The soft tissue envelope (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element in determining the quality of the soft tissue envelope?

The vascularity of the soft tissue envelope (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is vascularity important in the management of fractures?

It affects the soft tissue envelope's ability to heal (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial beyond the skin?

Soft tissue injuries (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it vital to consider beyond the skin?

For the repair of soft tissue injuries (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is facilitated by considering beyond the skin?

Follow-up and aftercare planning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do soft tissue injuries and follow-up/aftercare planning have in common?

Both necessitate consideration beyond the skin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the broader implication of considering beyond the skin?

Better patient outcomes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What occurs to an auricular haematoma if it is not drained?

It undergoes fibrosis and contraction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the deformity that occurs if an auricular haematoma is not drained?

Cauliflower ear (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of leaving an auricular haematoma untreated?

The haematoma will undergo fibrosis and contraction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that occurs in an untreated auricular haematoma?

Fibrosis and contraction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of fibrosis and contraction of an auricular haematoma?

Formation of a 'cauliflower ear' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be examined carefully during the initial assessment of a laceration?

The patient's tetanus status and tissue loss (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be taken from contaminated wounds for further analysis?

A swab for microbiological culture (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to document during the initial assessment of a laceration?

Any tissue loss or damage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of taking a swab from contaminated wounds?

To identify the causative organism (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be ascertained during the initial assessment of a laceration?

The patient's tetanus status (A) Signup and view all the answers