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what is the epidermis - outermost layer of skin, have no blood vessels
what is the dermis - Inner layer of skin
composed of nerves, hair follicles, glands and their ducts, arteries, veins, and capillaries
what is the hypodermis - anchors the skin
what is an incision - a cut from a sharp object, wound edges aligned
what is a contusion - damage to vessels causing bleeding below skin surface (bruise)
what is an abrasion - rubbing or scraping of superficial layers
what is a laceration - tearing of tissue - edges not aligned
what is penetrating - foreign object entering skin at high velocity (leaving a puncture wound)
what is a thermal wound - burns, low or high temp
what is a pressure ulcer - injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on
the skin
what are diabetic ulcers - a wound impacted by poor circulation and sensation due to diabetes
what is a venous/artieral ulcer - a wound on the leg or ankle caused by abnormal or damaged veins
or arteries and poor circulation
what is a surgical wound - clean wound edges, controlled bleeding, wound made under sterile
condtions, risk of infection minimised, healing is facillitated