skin

what are the functions of the skin
- first line of defense and a protective barrier against microbes
- synthesis of vitamin D
- sensory reception and communication
- regulation of body temperature
what are the four steps of wound healing?
- inflammatory
- migratory
- proliferation
- maturation
blood clot forms first in this phase

inflammatory
white blood cells and fibroblasts migrate to the wound site; scab has formed in this phase

migratory
new edidermis grows into the wound by one week after the injury. fibroblast activities gow new fibers, such as collagen, into the wound in this phase called

maturation
burns results in:
- fluid loss
- loss of protective covering
- protein denaturation and cell death
lst degree burns
- epidermis only
- erthemia and brief pain
2nd degree
- epidermis and superficial dermis
- blister, erythemia, pain
- heals with minimal scarring
3rd degree
- epidermis and dermis
- blackened or reddened with no pain
- skin grafts and iv fluid are needed
rules of nines apply to what

burns (11 areas of the body)

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functions of the skin

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2011-09-28T14:32:34Z

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