Nr 324 rok 3 exam Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Explain the process of wound healing by primary, secondary, and tertiary intention. Primary Intention. Primary intention healing takes place when wound margins are neatly approximated, as in a surgical incision or a paper cut. A continuum of processes is associated with primary healing. These processes include three phases. Initial Phase. In the initial (inflammatory) phase, the edges of the incision are first aligned and sutured (or stapled) in place. The incision area fills with blood from...