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Protease inhibitors - correct answers ✔✔controls levels of inflammatory enzymes
matrix dressings - correct answers ✔✔scaffolding to aid in cell migration and attachment
cell and tissue substitutes - correct answers ✔✔provides cells and growth factors to promote healing
What is one characteristic of a non-healing wound? - correct answers ✔✔persistent high levels of pro-
inflammatory MMPs
What are the 3 guidelines for active therapies for non-healing wounds - correct answers ✔✔use only for
wounds that are clean, non-granulating (uninfected)
if wound necrotic-debride first
if wound infected- antibiotic first
How long would you use a protease inhibitor dressing if no response? - correct answers ✔✔2 weeks
What are the theoretical basis for Acellular matrix dressings? - correct answers ✔✔Provides scaffolding
for cell migration and attachment
controls cellular communication
provides proliferative signals to cells