A patient experienced poor arterial blood flow to the distal fingertips resulting in a black discoloration to the area.
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:09 am
A patient experienced poor arterial blood flow to the distal
fingertips resulting in a black discoloration to the area. Explain
in detail what happened, beginning with oxygen delivery to the
cells. What caused the black discoloration? What is the black
discoloration? What other manifestations are expected with this
type of injury? The patient had the black discoloration surgically
removed; a wound remains that will heal by secondary intention.
Explain, in detail, the healing process that will occur following
the surgical procedure. What factors will adversely affect wound
healing?
fingertips resulting in a black discoloration to the area. Explain
in detail what happened, beginning with oxygen delivery to the
cells. What caused the black discoloration? What is the black
discoloration? What other manifestations are expected with this
type of injury? The patient had the black discoloration surgically
removed; a wound remains that will heal by secondary intention.
Explain, in detail, the healing process that will occur following
the surgical procedure. What factors will adversely affect wound
healing?