Aerobic
growing only in the presence of oxygen
Anaerobic
growing only in the absence of oxygen
Approximated
closed
Debridement
removal of necrotic tissue
Dehiscence
Partial or total rupturing of a sutured wound
Eschar
A wound covering of dried plasma proteins and dead cells that occurs if the wound does not close by epithelialization
Evisceration
Protrusion of the internal viscera through an incision
Excoriation
are of loss of the superficial layers of the skin
Exudate
Material that has escaped from blood vessels during the inflammatory process and is deposited in the tissue or on tissue surfaces
fibrin
connective tissue
Granulation Tissue
The initial translucent fragile tissue that forms during the proliferative phase of wound healing
Hematoma
a localized collecting of blood underneath the skin that may appear as reddish-blue swelling
Hemorrhage
massive bleeding
Hemostasis
cessation of bleeding
Keloid
Hypertrophic scar
Maceration
Tissue softened by prolonged wetting or soaking
Phagocytosis
the process during which macrophages engulf cellular debris and microorganims
Primary Intention Healing
occurs when the tissue surfaces have been approximated (closed) and there is minimal or no tissue loss
Purulent Exudate
Thicker, yellow-blue-, or green-tinged exudate
Reactive Hyperemia
Red flush of skin that occurs when pressure is relieved from an area
Sanguineous Exuldate
bloody
Secondary Intention Healing
Occurs in a wound that is extensive, and edges cannot be approximated
Serosanguineous
mixed drainage consisting of clear and blood-tinged material
Suppuration
process of pus formation
Tertiary Intention
Wounds left open for 3-5 days, then surgically closed