68W, Basic Wound Care|2023 LATEST UPDATE|GUARANTEED SUCCESS

what is granulation? the healing process. new tissue and vessel growth around the edge of a wound. what is malodorous? having an unpleasant smell what is extravasation? passage or escape into the tissues, usually blood serum or lymph what is a drain? a device used to remove excess fluid from a wound or body part. what is epithelialization? the regrowth of skin over a wound what is an abscess? a cavity containing discharge surrounded by inflamed tissue, a result of a localized infection what is cellulitis infection of the skin characterized by heat, pain, redness, and edema. what is adhesion? band of scar tissue that binds together two anatomical surfaces normally separated. most commonly found in the abdomen what is an infection? the invasion and multiplication of infective agents in body tissues w/ a reaction to their toxins and presence. what is dehiscence? the separation of a surgical incision or rupture of a wound closure. what is exudate? fluid that has penetrated from blood vessels into surrounding tissues resulting in inflamation. types of exudate? serous- clear, sanguineous- bloody, serosanguineous- composed of serum and blood, and purulent- consisting of or containing pus.