caused by prolonged capillary compression, resulting in impaired circulation to skin & underlying tissue, reddened area over bony prominence that doesn’t go back to normal color when pressure is released.
Contusion
Also called a BRUISE, Injury to soft tissue underlying the skin from the force of contact w/ a hard object.
Trauma
general term referring to injury.
Evisceration
protrusion of wound contents.
Mechanical debridement2
Hydrotherapy, submerged in a whirl pool tank, antiseptic solution, agitation softens dead tissue, sharp debridement for loose debris.
Measure wounds
use sterile qtip (does no hurt pt).
Hydrocolloid dressing
self adhering, Opaque, air & water occlusive (duoderm), Keep wounds moist, leave intact for up to 1 wk, size generously.
Serosanguineous
pink, composed of serum & blood drainage.
Mechanical debridement1
Wet to dry dressing, remove after 4-6 hrs, dead tissue adheres to gauze mesh work, painful, disrupts or removes healthy tissue.
