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Ramont Ch. 23 Vocab
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Hemostasis
the stopping of blood flow
phagocytosis
ingestion and destruction of microorganisms by white blood cells called phagocytes
granulation tissue
translucent red tissue that covers a wound
eschar
scare tissue
serosanguineous
blood tinged
keliod
hypertrophic (progressively enlarging) scar
exudate
material that escapes the blood vessels during the inflammatory process and is pocketed and settled onto and on top of tissue and or tissue surfaces
serous
exudates that consists of serum from the blood
supporation
the process of pus formation
sanguineous
hemorrhagic; consisting of large red blood cells
hemorrhage
persistant bleeding
dehiscence
patial or total rupturing of a sutured wound
evisceration
protrusion of internal viscera and tissue because of an incision
fistulas
abnormal passage between a hollow organ and a skin or between two hollow organs
sitz bath
therapeutic bath for soking a clients pelvic area
pressure ulcers
decubitus ulcers, pressure sores, or bedsores; lesions caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to underlying tissue
ischemia
lack of blood supply to tissues and organs due to obstructed circulation
reactive hyperemia
skin takes on bright red flushed color when pressure is relieved
friction
force acting parallel to the skin surface
shearing force
combination of friction and pressure
maceration
softening of tissue by prolonged wetting
debride
removal of necrotic material
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Ramont Ch. 23 Vocab
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Ramont Ch. 23 Vocab Skin Integrity and Wound Care
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2010-04-27T04:18:47Z
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