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The chance of a wound becoming infected depends on the nature, size, and depth of the wound; its proximity to and involvement of nonsterile areas, such as the skin and gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe outside environment : A moist environment allows wounds to heal faster and less painfully than a dry environment, in which cells typically dehydrate and die. This causes a scab or crust to form over the wound site, which impedes healing.
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∙ 12y agoWounds can be prevented from healing if they are not cared for properly. One of the biggest problems with a wound is keeping it from becoming infected, so to prevent this make sure to keep it clean. This can be accomplished through several methods: washing with soap and water, and rubbing it with hydrogen peroxide to clean it. This should be done right away when you are cut, and then put a bandage over it to keep it clean.
A wound can also be kept from healing if you do not leave it alone when a scab is forming.
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∙ 9y agoThere are a lot of different factors that come into play when wounds are trying to heal. It needs to stay clean, dry, and away from chemicals.
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∙ 11y agoAge, nutrition, the type of bone the fracture occurs in, and the degree of trauma.
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What does it mean becoming septic?
An example is, if a wound becomes septic, it has become infected.
What is a third intention wound?
A surgical wound that becomes infected and must be reopened.
What is a complication of a superficial wound that becomes infected presenting extensive involvement of skin and underlying connective tissues?
Cellulitis
What would cause a ferret to get an abscess?
An abscess occurs when an area of tissue becomes infected and the body's immune system tries to fight it. Most likely your ferret had a wound that became infected.
What do you do if you get bit by a baby shark?
It depends on the severity of the wound. If its a small surface wound wash it put antibiotic ointment in it and wrap it. If it becomes infected get it checked out. If it is a deep wound or it won't stop bleeding, go to the ER.
What should one do if her C section scar becomes infected?
If a C section scar becomes infected it is critical to contact the obstetrics and gynaecology doctor (OB-GYN) or surgeon that performed the procedure. It may be necessary to clean the wound with silver nitrate or something similar.
Which animals can get tetanus?
By contamination of an infected wound such as if feces get in the wound or the wound is caused by something rusty
What is the Clear liquid from a wound?
It infected
What is a sentence using the word wound as a noun?
After about a week, the wound became infected.
What is an angry wound?
Usually, that term refers to a wound that is or is becoming infected. The area surrounding the wound will be red, warm and swollen.
Why is it good practice to clean a cut or wound?
Cleaning a wound betters the chance of it not becoming infected.
What is a fatal disease that you can get from an infected wound?
Tetanus, and Staph
