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Which type of wound involves tearing of tissue from their attachment?
Which type of wound involves tearing of tissue from their attachment?
Which type of wound is caused by blunt trauma or shearing and involves loss of the epidermis and some of the dermis?
Which type of wound is caused by blunt trauma or shearing and involves loss of the epidermis and some of the dermis?
Which type of wound is created by a sharp object like a scalpel and is considered an atraumatic wound?
Which type of wound is created by a sharp object like a scalpel and is considered an atraumatic wound?
Which type of wound involves tearing of underlying tissues and can be jagged, unlike a scalpel blade?
Which type of wound involves tearing of underlying tissues and can be jagged, unlike a scalpel blade?
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Which type of wound is a puncture wound that penetrates through the skin and often has minimal damage on the external surface but significant damage internally?
Which type of wound is a puncture wound that penetrates through the skin and often has minimal damage on the external surface but significant damage internally?
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Which type of wound healing involves the wound being left open and allowed to heal on its own over time?
Which type of wound healing involves the wound being left open and allowed to heal on its own over time?
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During the golden period, bacterial contamination of a wound is classified as:
During the golden period, bacterial contamination of a wound is classified as:
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Which factor does NOT affect bacterial contamination in a wound?
Which factor does NOT affect bacterial contamination in a wound?
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What is the goal of wound management?
What is the goal of wound management?
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What is the recommended timeframe for the golden period?
What is the recommended timeframe for the golden period?
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Which of the following is true about the skin vascular supply?
Which of the following is true about the skin vascular supply?
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When mobilising skin, why is it important to know the location of direct subcutaneous arteries and veins?
When mobilising skin, why is it important to know the location of direct subcutaneous arteries and veins?
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What should be considered when assessing a wound?
What should be considered when assessing a wound?
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What is the significance of wound age in terms of treatment difficulty?
What is the significance of wound age in terms of treatment difficulty?
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What is the purpose of lavage in wound management?
What is the purpose of lavage in wound management?
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Which type of wound involves damage to vital structures such as bones or joints?
Which type of wound involves damage to vital structures such as bones or joints?
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What is the recommended solution for lavaging highly contaminated wounds?
What is the recommended solution for lavaging highly contaminated wounds?
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What is the purpose of debridement in wound management?
What is the purpose of debridement in wound management?
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Which factor does NOT affect wound contamination?
Which factor does NOT affect wound contamination?
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What is the purpose of assessing wound age in wound management?
What is the purpose of assessing wound age in wound management?
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Which type of wound healing involves the wound being closed with sutures or staples to promote faster healing?
Which type of wound healing involves the wound being closed with sutures or staples to promote faster healing?
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What is the timeframe for the golden period?
What is the timeframe for the golden period?
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Which factor does NOT affect bacterial contamination in a wound?
Which factor does NOT affect bacterial contamination in a wound?
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Which type of wound involves tearing of tissue from their attachment and often has jagged edges?
Which type of wound involves tearing of tissue from their attachment and often has jagged edges?
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What is the purpose of lavage in wound management?
What is the purpose of lavage in wound management?
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Which type of wound involves the tearing of tissue from their attachment?
Which type of wound involves the tearing of tissue from their attachment?
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What type of wound is caused by blunt trauma or shearing and involves loss of the epidermis and some of the dermis?
What type of wound is caused by blunt trauma or shearing and involves loss of the epidermis and some of the dermis?
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What type of wound is created by a sharp object like a scalpel and is considered an atraumatic wound?
What type of wound is created by a sharp object like a scalpel and is considered an atraumatic wound?
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Which type of wound involves tearing of underlying tissues and can be jagged, unlike a scalpel blade?
Which type of wound involves tearing of underlying tissues and can be jagged, unlike a scalpel blade?
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Which type of wound is a puncture wound that penetrates through the skin and often has minimal damage on the external surface but significant damage internally?
Which type of wound is a puncture wound that penetrates through the skin and often has minimal damage on the external surface but significant damage internally?
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Which type of wound involves the pulling of the skin away from the underlying musculature, often seen on the distal limb of an animal?
Which type of wound involves the pulling of the skin away from the underlying musculature, often seen on the distal limb of an animal?
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What type of wound is created by a sharp object like a scalpel and is considered an atraumatic wound?
What type of wound is created by a sharp object like a scalpel and is considered an atraumatic wound?
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Which type of wound involves tearing of underlying tissues and can have jagged edges, unlike a scalpel blade?
Which type of wound involves tearing of underlying tissues and can have jagged edges, unlike a scalpel blade?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects wound contamination?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects wound contamination?
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What is the purpose of debridement in wound management?
What is the purpose of debridement in wound management?
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Which of the following is true about the skin vascular supply?
Which of the following is true about the skin vascular supply?
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Which type of wound involves tearing of underlying tissues and can be jagged, unlike a scalpel blade?
Which type of wound involves tearing of underlying tissues and can be jagged, unlike a scalpel blade?
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What is the purpose of debridement in wound management?
What is the purpose of debridement in wound management?
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What is the recommended solution for lavaging highly contaminated wounds?
What is the recommended solution for lavaging highly contaminated wounds?
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Which of the following is true about the skin vascular supply?
Which of the following is true about the skin vascular supply?
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• We can make a slightly more powerful by increasing the pressure of the wound - we can do this by using a syringe and an 18 gauge ______.
• We can make a slightly more powerful by increasing the pressure of the wound - we can do this by using a syringe and an 18 gauge ______.
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• If it is highly contaminated and may be best to use tap water. • But at some point we are then going to want to flush it with an ______ solution we often use lactated ringers or Hartman's.
• If it is highly contaminated and may be best to use tap water. • But at some point we are then going to want to flush it with an ______ solution we often use lactated ringers or Hartman's.
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• We do not add any ______. • We may consider debridement.
• We do not add any ______. • We may consider debridement.
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• Avulsion - this is a tearing of tissue from their attachment. If it is on the distal limb this would be called a degloving injury - because it is pulling the skin away from life issues- like a glove being removed from the fingers. This is where the skin is being pulled away from the underlying ______.
• Avulsion - this is a tearing of tissue from their attachment. If it is on the distal limb this would be called a degloving injury - because it is pulling the skin away from life issues- like a glove being removed from the fingers. This is where the skin is being pulled away from the underlying ______.
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• Puncture - this is a puncture wound - these are wounds that penetrate through the skin. Often we see on the external surface is minimal in terms of damage. Internally there is often significant ______.
• Puncture - this is a puncture wound - these are wounds that penetrate through the skin. Often we see on the external surface is minimal in terms of damage. Internally there is often significant ______.
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○ For the first six hours the bacteria haven't had a chance to divide and therefore the wound is only classed as ______.
○ For the first six hours the bacteria haven't had a chance to divide and therefore the wound is only classed as ______.
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The golden period is around ______ hrs
The golden period is around ______ hrs
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We want to speed up the process of wound healing as ______ as possible.
We want to speed up the process of wound healing as ______ as possible.
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Soil is ______ than organic debris.
Soil is ______ than organic debris.
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Study Notes
Wound Classification
- Avulsion wound: involves tearing of tissue from their attachment, often with jagged edges
- Abrasion wound: caused by blunt trauma or shearing, involves loss of the epidermis and some of the dermis
- Incisional wound: created by a sharp object like a scalpel, considered an atraumatic wound
- Laceration wound: involves tearing of underlying tissues, can be jagged, unlike a scalpel blade
- Puncture wound: penetrates through the skin, often has minimal damage on the external surface but significant damage internally
- Degloving injury: a type of avulsion wound that involves pulling the skin away from the underlying musculature, often seen on the distal limb of an animal
Wound Management
- Goal of wound management: to promote healing and prevent infection
- Golden period: 6 hours, bacterial contamination of a wound is classified as contaminated during this time
- Recommended timeframe for the golden period: 6 hours
- Importance of knowing the location of direct subcutaneous arteries and veins: crucial when mobilising skin
- Factors to consider when assessing a wound: age, contamination, and damage to vital structures
- Purpose of lavage: to remove debris and bacteria from the wound
- Recommended solution for lavaging highly contaminated wounds: lactated Ringer's or Hartmann's solution
- Purpose of debridement: to remove dead tissue and promote healing
- Importance of wound age: affects treatment difficulty
Wound Healing
- Primary intention: wound healing involves closing the wound with sutures or staples to promote faster healing
- Secondary intention: wound healing involves leaving the wound open and allowing it to heal on its own over time
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Test your knowledge of wound classification in small animals with this quiz. Learn about the different types of wounds, including abrasions, and their causes and treatments. Enhance your understanding of wound management principles with this informative quiz.
