Plastic Surgery (A+ graded already)

Cosmetic surgery correct answers Restores or reshapes normal structures of the body Reconstructive surgery correct answers Treats abnormal structures of the body caused by birth development problems, disease, tumors, infections or injury Goals of plastic surgery correct answers Best cosmetic and functional outcome, contributes to body image, self esteem, quality of life Dressings correct answers Immobilize Apply even pressure Collect drainage Provide comfort for patient Wound protection Stent dressing correct answers Xeroform, fluffs 4x4 and silk suture to criss cross and tie Pressure dressings correct answers Prevents edema Absorbs extensive drainage Distributes pressure evenly No dead space Prevent seroma and hematoma Prevent 3rd spacing associated with liposuction Pressure achieved with catheters or drains Skin grafts correct answers Vascularity is adequate Infection is absent Hemostasis is achieved Skin graft from donor site is correct answers detached from blood supply and placed at recipient site Considerations of graft correct answers Color match Contour Durability Prepping donor site correct answers Should be done with colorless solution Donor site first Two different set ups Split thickness skin graft correct answers Contains epidermis and only a portion of dermis Heals quicker than full thickness More vascularized Least like normal skin, texture, suppleness, pore patternand hair growth Grafts may be meshed, provides sking graft to bcome much greater than its original size