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exudate Definition

exu·date (eksyo̵̅o̅ dāt′, -dit; egzyo̵̅o̅--)

noun

matter exuded

Etymology: L exudatus, pp. of exudare: see exude

exudate Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • absorb: Combined antibacterial effect and capacity to absorb exudate even under high compression.
  • remove: The wound may also be cleaned with 0.9 % sterile saline to remove any wound exudate.
  • contain: A dressing which absorbs and contains the exudate, and prevents maceration is imperative, in order to reduce skin damage.
  • produce: Removal of the dressing The amount of exudate produced by the wound will affect how often the dressing requires changing.
  • control: Control of exudate Using uncomplicated daily dressing changes can control exudate.
  • reduce: Over time, the compression helped to reduce local edema, re-shape his leg and reduce wound exudate.

Adjective modifier

  • inflammatory: Chronic inflammation usually produces more fibrous material than inflammatory exudate.
  • excess: Removal of excess exudate through irrigation may be of benefit in chronic wounds.
  • minimal: All these dressings should not require a secondary dressing, as their absorbent padding should absorb minimal exudate from the wound.
  • excessive: Painful wound characterized by the presence of pus, odor and excessive exudate which is often green in color.
  • purulent: A purulent exudate extends along the meningeal membranes, accompanied by hemorrhage and thrombosis.
  • fibrinous: Note on the surface of the heart there is a thin layer of fibrinous exudate.

Modifies a noun

  • Feb: Community experience ' Joint meeting: European Wound Management and European Tissue Repair Society: Management of wound exudate Feb: 29.
  • production: This action enhances the ability of the hydrocolloid to cope with exudate production.
  • level: Slough and necrotic tissue may increase exudate level and cause distressing odor for the patient.
  • management: The benefits of VAC therapy are recognized as promotion of healing, improved exudate management, reduction in odor and bacteria.

Used with adjective complement

  • absorb: It then becomes a coherent gel sheet that can be handled and absorbs further exudate.
  • allow: This open network structure allows exudate to seep out onto a covering absorbent dressing.

Noun used with modifier

  • wound: The wound may also be cleaned with 0.9 % sterile saline to remove any wound exudate.

Preposition: from

  • wound: All these dressings should not require a secondary dressing, as their absorbent padding should absorb minimal exudate from the wound.

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