Phase | Time Period | Activity |
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Inflammatory Phase | 0-3 days | Haemostasis and inflammation |
Reconstructive Phase | 2-24 days | Destructive phase – phagocytic debridement Proliferative phase - granulation, angiogenesis and epithelialisation |
Maturation / Remodelling Phase | 24 days to 1 year | Wound maturation |
Wound Healing Method | |
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Primary Intention | Most common, with the quickest healing time Wound heals with wound edges approximated, preferably within 6/24 |
Delayed Primary Intention | Wound left open and heals from bottom up, and edges in Good for high risk infection, but slow healing and larger scar |
Secondary Intention | Wound left open and heals from bottom up, and edges in Good for high risk infection, but slow healing and larger scar |
Skin Graft / Flap | Where large amount of skin missing |