Factors Affecting Wound Healing

• What are the local factors affecting wound healing?

  Oxygenation, infection, and moisture
• Why is adequate oxygenation essential for wound healing?

  It is crucial for cellular functions and collagen synthesis
• How does infection affect wound healing?

  It delays healing by causing tissue damage and inflammation
• What role does moisture play in wound healing?

  Moisture balance is crucial to healing
• What are the patient-related factors affecting wound healing?

  Smoking, medications, and stress
• How does smoking affect wound healing?

  It reduces blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues
• Which medications can inhibit inflammation and delay healing?

  Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants
• How does stress affect wound healing?

  It can affect the immune system and slow healing
• What are the systemic factors affecting wound healing?

  Age, nutrition/hydration, and chronic diseases
• Why might older adults experience slower healing?

  Due to reduced cellular activity and comorbidities
• What is vital for tissue repair and immune function?

  Adequate nutrition, particularly protein, vitamins, and minerals
• What special nutritional measures facilitate wound healing?

  High fluid intake and adequate protein
• Why is protein necessary for wound healing?

  It corrects negative nitrogen balance and synthesizes immune factors
• What is the role of carbohydrates in wound healing?

  They provide increased metabolic energy for healing
• Why is vitamin C important for wound healing?

  It is needed for capillary synthesis and resistance to infection
• How can chronic diseases like diabetes affect wound healing?

  They can impair healing by affecting immune response