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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.
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What are the main reasons for a surgical wound getting infected?
Care for the wound is very important - if it is done "unsanitarily" this is usually when an infection can occur. There are a variety of reasons and of course depends on the location of the wound as well.
What can you get from an open wound infection?
swelling of the wound,pus in the wound ,pain,redness
What does international trauma mean in wound infection?
When a solider comes home from serving overseas and has a wound that is infected it is important to document how the wound was made. International trauma is asked in case of foreign material being used in the care of the wound.
Why do you think is it extremely important for a closed wound suction drain to work properly?
Because if the wound is closed, the drain is the only way all the nasty fluids can drain out of it..If the fluids are stuck in there, like if the drain is clogged, then the wound cant heal properly and the waste from the wound can cause worse infection or systemic infection like sepsis.
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
Why is it important to clean a cut carefully?
Because, if you don't clean it properly, you risk getting infection from dirt or bacteria getting into the wound.
Why use sterile gauze on the wound site?
So you do not introduce bacteria into the wound and have an infection.
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
What does a wound dressing do?
Most importantly a dressing protects the injury from infection. A dressing also assists with the blood loss control by providing a grid for the blood to coagulate in.
What is colonisaion in infection?
As you probably know, colonization and infection are 2 separate events.Colonization occurs when a pathogen enters a wound then replicates.Once you have colonization/replication of a pathogen in a wound, the wound will (most likely) become infected.
