General Wound Management Glossary
The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the interstitial space.
Non-occlusive, soft and pliable,EXU-DRY◊ is available in a wide range of sizes and shapes to accommodate virtually any wound or body contour. Because EXU-DRY◊ is permeable and non-occlusive, it can be used as a wet or dry dressing on clean or contaminated wounds.
Skin Lubricant in epidermis (e.g., mineral oil, lanolin).
Biochemical substances that are capable of breaking down necrotic tissue.
The outer layer of skin. Sheds on average every 28-30 days.
Regeneration of the epidermis across the wound surface
Redness of the skin surface produced by vasodilation.
Thick, leathery necrotic tissue; devitalized tissue
Linear scratches on the skin.
Accumulation of fluids in wound; may contain serum, cellular debris, bacteria, and leukocytes