What topical product is best for broken skin?
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creams
What type of dressings are beneficial in the proliferative phase of wound healing and
are good at maintaining moisture?
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hydrocolloid and transparent film dressings (tegaderm)
, What are some factors that impair would healing?
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1. poor vascularization - diabetes and anemia
2. bacterial contamination - strep, staph, etc
3. nutritional deficiencies - vitamin C and E
4. Medications - immunosuppressants and glucocorticosteroids
What topical anesthetic has significant toxicities with systemic absorption?
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lidocaine
Define stage 2 (B) of a wound
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affects all of epidermis and part of dermis
blistering, broken skin, drainage, blanching
can be managed with self care but may need to refer if >2% BSA affected
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creams
What type of dressings are beneficial in the proliferative phase of wound healing and
are good at maintaining moisture?
Give this one a try later!
hydrocolloid and transparent film dressings (tegaderm)
, What are some factors that impair would healing?
Give this one a try later!
1. poor vascularization - diabetes and anemia
2. bacterial contamination - strep, staph, etc
3. nutritional deficiencies - vitamin C and E
4. Medications - immunosuppressants and glucocorticosteroids
What topical anesthetic has significant toxicities with systemic absorption?
Give this one a try later!
lidocaine
Define stage 2 (B) of a wound
Give this one a try later!
affects all of epidermis and part of dermis
blistering, broken skin, drainage, blanching
can be managed with self care but may need to refer if >2% BSA affected