Wound HealingHESI A2 cheat sheet

The four phases

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Phases

Hemostasis — clotting stops the bleeding
Inflammation — redness, heat, swelling, pain
Proliferation — new tissue and collagen
Maturation — remodeling, scar strengthens

Types Of Closure

Primary — clean edges approximated
Secondary — open wound fills in from the base

What Slows It

Poor circulation, infection, diabetes, low protein, smoking

Nutrition

Protein and vitamin C are essential for collagen

Key takeaway

The four phases

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