EMORY WOUND CARE LATEST
TEST #2
How long would you use a protease inhibitor dressing if no response? -
ANSWERS-2 weeks
What are the theoretical basis for Acellular matrix dressings? -
ANSWERS-Provides scaffolding for cell migration and attachment
controls cellular communication
provides proliferative signals to cells
Protease inhibitors - ANSWERS-controls levels of inflammatory
enzymes
matrix dressings - ANSWERS-scaffolding to aid in cell migration and
attachment
cell and tissue substitutes - ANSWERS-provides cells and growth
factors to promote healing
What is one characteristic of a non-healing wound? - ANSWERS-
persistent high levels of pro-inflammatory MMPs
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TEST #2
How long would you use a protease inhibitor dressing if no response? -
ANSWERS-2 weeks
What are the theoretical basis for Acellular matrix dressings? -
ANSWERS-Provides scaffolding for cell migration and attachment
controls cellular communication
provides proliferative signals to cells
Protease inhibitors - ANSWERS-controls levels of inflammatory
enzymes
matrix dressings - ANSWERS-scaffolding to aid in cell migration and
attachment
cell and tissue substitutes - ANSWERS-provides cells and growth
factors to promote healing
What is one characteristic of a non-healing wound? - ANSWERS-
persistent high levels of pro-inflammatory MMPs
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