Wound Classification
Secondary Intention Healing
Heals by epitheliazation, granulation formation, wound contraction Example: Surgical Wound that is infected or has tissue loss
Primary Intention Healing
Heals by epitheliazation; quickly w/minimal scars Example: Surgical Wound
Chronic Wound
Continued exposure to insult impedes wound healing. Example: Vascular or inflammation issues. DOES NOT heal through an orderly process
Closed Wound
Primary Intention Wound Type
Wound Edges not Approximated
Secondary Intention Wound Type
Wound left open for days then wound edges approximated
Tertiary Intention Wound Type
Acute Wound
Wound edges clean & intact. Example: Surgical Incision Wound heals though an orderly phase of healing
Tertiary Intention Healing
Wound left open to delay risk of infection. Example: Contaminated wounds that require observation for signs of inflammation (Delayed Primary Intention)
