The Importance of Hemostasis in Wound Healing and Adhesion Prevention

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Keyword(s) 1404-2023, eLearning, Baxter, Advanced Surgery, nurse, NCCT, surgery, inpatient, perioperative, nursing, surgical technologist, cardiac, cardiovascular, cardiology, wound healing, adhesions, bleeding, blood, hemostasis, hemorrhage, inflammation, proliferation, remodeling, mechanical, thermal, pharmacologic, topical agents, platelet, collagen, endothelium, plug, coagulation cascade, fibrin, passive, active, collagen, oxidized cellulose, clotting, thrombin, fibrinolysis, sealant, adhesive, adhesions

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Bleeding is one of the most dangerous complications of surgery and the biggest obstacle to wound healing. Hemostasis is the first step in normal wound healing and is an important strategy for the prevention of post-surgical adhesion formation. This educational activity describes the process of normal wound healing, as well as the consequences of delayed healing and the techniques and products used to promote successful healing. The pathogenesis and consequences of adhesion formation are also explained, followed by a discussion of the methods used to prevent adhesions, including good surgical technique and the use of mechanical barriers and pharmaceuticals.