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16 Cards in this Set
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4 short term effects of 2nd degree and 3rd degree burns
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-fluid loss
-electrolyte imbalance due to fluid loss -infection -respiratory problems due to damaged airway |
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what are 3 long term effects of untreated severe burns
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-loss of function
-discomfort -scarring |
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list 8 criteria for skin substitutes
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-resorbability
-wet-ability -barrier -non-toxic -porosity -adhesion -elasticity -toughness |
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what are 2 approaches for skin replacement
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biological
synthetic |
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advantages of biological and synthetic skin substitutes
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biological: biocompatibility, numerous success rates, low chance of diseased base
synthetic: unlimited, fast healing, easier to remove |
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what are the 2 main components of Integra
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dermal regeneration (collagen), gives strength
epidermal layer (silicone), serves protective barrier and wet-ability |
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what is Integra used for
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severe burns (not 1st degree)
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what is the synthetic burn treatment that is most similar to Integra
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biobrane (3D matrix)
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define debridement
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removal of dead, damaged, or infected skin to promote healing
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define graft bed
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area of the skin that a skin graft will be placed on
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define meshing
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placing small slits in the skin graft
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how is Integra placed on graft bed
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all at once, stapled together
-NOT individually |
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how many days does it take neodermal layer to form
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21 days
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3 complications with Integra
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infections
hematomas premature silicone separation |
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does the epidermal graft need to be an autograft (patient's own tissue)
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nope
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how to treat premature silicone separation
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apply new Integra
remove silicone, apply epidermal graft (do not remove silicone and apply new) |
