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What happens if you pull a scab off a wound too early?
A scab serves as a biological dressing, thus preventing microbes from invading the wound and causing an infection,. Removing scabs leaves the wound vulnerable to infection. It can also cause the scar to be more pronounced
Why open wound or sore is local indications of massage therapy?
There is a risk of infection to both the client and the therapist.
Can you have sepsis or go septic from having a fissure?
Any open wound is subject to infection, and if untreated can lead to sepsis.
What can you get from an open wound infection?
swelling of the wound,pus in the wound ,pain,redness
Is the wound hot to touch, indicating a possible infection?
Yes, a hot wound may indicate infection.
Why is it important to control wound infection?
If we don't control the infection in a wound, then the wound can get worse, we could develop blood poisoning, and we could ultimately die.
Your lip piercing is bleeding after three days of having it what should i do?
You should immediately seek medical attention for the wound incase of infection.
Is an open wound a local infection?
Yes, an open wound (cut, scratch, ect.) is considered a local infection. However, if left untreated, the local infection can turn into a systemic infection, affecting organs and tissues all over. For example, septicemia is considered to be a systemic infection (bacteria and other pathogenic organisms in the blood stream) that can occur from a simple cat scratch or other open wound. To prevent such a horrendous infection, maintain proper sterile technique and wound maintenance so bacteria and other pathogenic organisms cannot infiltrate the wound.
What is the purpose of wound flushing?
Wound flushing is used to help flush debris from a wound, lessening the risk of infection or treating an infection that already exists. If the wound is flushed with an antiseptic, it is more likely to heal correctly; flushing the wound can help prevent.
Why do you need to clean a wound?
to take out any infection in the wound and to stop infections
What characteristics does a normal wound flushing have?
The wound will heal correctly, from the inside out, without infection.
Is cloxacillin best for wound infection?
YES
