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Approximated wound edges
Edges of a wound that are lightly pulled together; epithelialization of wound margins. Edges appear to be touching; wound appears closed.
Dehiscence
Accidental separation of wound edges, especially a surgical wound
Ecchymosis
Discoloration of an area resulting from infiltration of blood into the subcutaneous tissue
Edema
Accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissues
Epithelialization:
Epithelial cells move across the surface of a wound margin (approximation); tissue color ranges from the color of “ground glass” to pink
Erythema
Redness or inflammation of an area as a result of dilation and congestion of capillaries
Eschar
A thick, leathery scab or dry crust composed of dead cells and dried plasma
Granulation tissue:
New tissueis deep pink/red and composed of fibroblastandsmall blood vessels that fill an openwound when it starts to heal; irregular likerberries
Hypothermia
Condition characterized by a body temperature below 96.8°F
Ischemia:
Insufficient blood supply to a body part due to obstruction of circulation
Jaundice
Yellownesswhites of eyes, as a result of deposition of bile pigment resulting from excess bilirubin in the blood
Maceration:
Softening of tissue due to excessive moistur
Necrosis
Localized tissue death
Nosocomial infection
Infection acquired while receiving healthcare
Pathogens
Microorganisms that can harm humans