exudate
exudate
Definition
exu·date (eks′yo̵̅o̅ dāt′, -dit; egz′yo̵̅o̅--)
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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