What happens to the air closed up into a wound during surgery?
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It slowly gets absorbed into the blood and tissues around. Depending on the amount, it should be gone in a few days to a week or so.
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cuts off there oxygen supply
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You can use absorbable sutures to close a wound if needed.  The more important question would be if the puncture penetrated the globe...then you really have to be cautious to make sure no bacteria has entered the globe or that the retina has become detached.  This can be a very serious injury so you need to get it checked out asap...
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well getting stitches is no big deal.  its when they numb you with the darn needle where you cut yourself. I have had several stitches and one being on my index finger and holy moly i almost killed the nurse it hurt bad when the needle went inside where i just cut myself.  bring a pillow so u can sceam into or ask to hold someone's hand.  i know i needed it.
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I had one in the same place and the doctor finally had to go up with a "basket" and retrieve it.\n\nThe pain comes when they are moving because they are cutting along the way.  The blood comes when they are moving for the same reason.   When they stop, the pain hurts and the bleeding stops.\n\nDon't get your hopes up.  That sucker WILL come back to haunt you until you pass it or a doctor has to "go get it".  Good luck.  Pops
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This article is about torn skin or bruising. For the band see Wounds (band). \n \nSuperficial bullet woundsA wound is type of physical trauma wherein the skin is torn, cut or punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion (a closed wound).\n\nBefore any medical or paramedical evaluation, a wound is considered as minor when:\n\nit is superficial (a "flesh wound"); \nit is away from natural orifices; \nthere is only minor bleeding; \nit was not caused by a tool or an animal. \nAny other wound should be considered as severe. If there is any doubt, a wound should be considered as severe. "Severe" does not necessarily means that it endangers life, but it must at least be seen by a physician. In the case of severe open wounds, there is a risk of blood loss (which could lead to shock), and an increased chance of infection due to bacteria entering a wound that is exposed to air. Due to the risk of infection, wounds should be kept clean, and closed if possible until professional help is available.\n\nDepending on their severity, closed wounds can be just as dangerous as open wounds. An injury to the brain such as a contusion is an extremely dire closed wound, and requires emergency medical attention.\n\nContents [hide]\n1 Types of wound \n1.1 Open \n1.2 Closed \n2 First aid \n2.1 Severe/Major Open Wound \n2.2 If an object is embedded in a wound \n2.3 Major Closed Wounds (hematoma and crushing injuries) \n3 References \n \n\n\n[edit]\nTypes of wound\n \nWound, sewed with four stitches[edit]\nOpen\nOpen wounds can be classified into a number of different types, according to the object that caused the wound. The types of open wound are:\n\nIncisions - caused by a clean, sharp-edged object such as a knife, a razor or a glass splinter. \nLacerations - rough, irregular wounds caused by crushing or ripping forces. \nAbrasions (grazes) - a superficial wound in which the topmost layers of the skin are scraped off, often caused by a sliding fall onto a rough surface. \nPuncture wounds - caused by an object puncturing the skin, such as a nail or needle. \nPenetration wounds - caused by an object such as a knife entering the body. \nGunshot wounds - caused by a bullet or similar projectile driving into or through the body. There may be two wounds, one at the site of entry and one at the site of exit. \nAll stab wounds and gunshot wounds should be considered major wounds.\n\n[edit]\nClosed\nClosed wounds have fewer categories, but are just as dangerous as open wounds. The types of closed wounds are:\n\nContusions - (more commonly known as a bruise) - caused by blunt force trauma that damages tissue under the skin \nHematoma - (also called a blood tumor) - caused by damage to a blood vessel that in turn causes blood to collect under the skin \nCrushing Injuries - caused by a great or extreme amount of force applied over a long period of time. \n[edit]\nFirst aid\nMain article history of wound care. \n\n\n\n[edit]\nSevere/Major Open Wound\nThe priority with major wounds is to prevent further blood loss. Treat the casualty to control the bleeding, prevent shock, and call for help as soon as possible.\n\nEmergency medical services should be called. \nDisposable gloves should be used. The casualty's clothing should be removed to expose the wound. \nGet the casualty to raise the wound above the level of the heart (if the wound is in a limb) and, if there is no object embedded in the wound, apply direct pressure to the area with their own hand. \nHelp the casualty to lie down (on a blanket or carpet to protect them from the cold). If shock is suspected, raise the casualty's legs and support them on a chair or similar. \nA sterile dressing should be applied (or if none is available, an improvised dressing made from a clean towel or cloth). The dressing should be secured with a bandage that is tight enough to maintain pressure on the wound (but not so tight as to impair circulation beyond the wound). \n
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Under anaesthesia ,\nall voluntary and involuntary muscles relax .\n So you may well  become incontinent  at this time .\n\n also while  you are under anaesthesia, your  tongue  falls back and blocks the  air-way  and your cough reflex does not work either \n so you would  choke or drown , without expert care ..\n\n That is why you  will always have, highly trained staff  there to keep your airway clear. etc \n\nIf you have any concerns, regarding anaesthesia , tell the Surgeon before  you have surgery, to explain, what is done, for your care and safety .\n\n>^,,^<
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If you have an open wound and they have an open wound- yes.
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Letting a wound "air" for a few days gives it oxygen needed to help fight any infection and promote healing. So if you have a burn put a cream specifically made for burns and don't cover it with anything. If it gets pus-like then cover it but until then let it breathe to heal.
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You are open to the absolute vacuum of space. Now if you understand vacuums the tighter it is the higher potential pressure on anything containing matter. Therefore when exposed to a vacuum all the fluids of your body will rapidly escape with the thin layers of flesh not even slowing them down. Think of a water balloon that has been overfilled.
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This isn't meant to be condescending, but are you sure that your use of the word 'debridement' is accurate. In my experience (operating theatres) we 'debride' dead tissue from wound sites. For example somebody with diabetes who has lost circulation to the foot may have to have 'dead tissue' surgically removed to stop the onset of gangrene. \n\nIf you're talking about hard skin and that's the reason for the removal of that skin then try this site:\n\nhttp://www.feetforlife.org
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no, the gaps you see are normal, I had my wisdom teeth pulled a few months ago and I remember seeing that as well. They will start to feel more normal again when it starts healing, regarding the tightness you feel when you smile.\n\nThose stitches will fall out when they are not needed any more, soon it won't even hurt, because I pulled a few of mine out by myself when they were sicking out like that. But wait until some fall out by themselves, or it really doesn't hurt at all. I would just be patient for right now.\n\nI've never had dry socket, but this is what everyone else told me, "There's no thinking you have dry socket, IF YOU HAVE DRY SOCKET, YOU WILL KNOW IT!"\n\nLol. Well, good luck!
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Because the wound "opened up" a few days after the staples were removed does not necessarily mean the appendectomy has gone bad. The strength of the closure is NOT in the staples. The staples or sometimes skin sutures are used only to reapproximate the skin. And yes, if the skin "opens" the wound must heal this way. This is called healing by secondary intention, which is absolutely fine. As for the whitish discharge, I won't comment not having examined the area. If the child has high fevers, purulent drainage (ie. greenish stinky pus), nausea or vomiting, she's probably already been advised to bring the child to the emergency department immediately (shes' probably received similar instructions from the discharge sheet, and should follow these). If it concerns your friend, she should bring this up with her surgeon. \n\nIn some wounds whitish discharge is from the body laying down material to "rebuild" itself, and usually isn't anything to worry about. I have to say again I haven't seen the wound, she should talk to the childs surgeon, or at the very least call the surgeons office and report this if they have not already seen it. It is best to continue going to the surgeon who performed the operation. Continuity of care is ideal in situations like this, since the operating surgeon is more intimately aware of the case.\n\nYou are probably going to get alot of "interesting advice" on this forum. I would ignore 99% of it. Second opinions are fine, but your friend should be prepared to just continue present management, since the description you provided is of the child eating and playing normally.
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let your body heal, don't do any exercise until your doctor gives you the okay.  If you work out and rip a suture you can put yourself in a world of pain and trouble.  Open wounds get infected real fast, they can lead to infection and depending on what was operated on you could permanently damage muscle.
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When I had throat surgery last year, my stitches were all gone within a week.\n\nHave fun spitting them up! :D
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Thats really odd. usually if any swelling or pain, would appear as soon as your surgery is done with. If it hurts that bad, i would really recommend calling your doctor. It could be draingage, or an infection. Try putting ice on the area.
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Sed Rate range differ depending on gender and age.  The best thing for you to do is talk to your doctor about your concerns. Wounds with mrsa that have closed are difficult to detect if the mrsa is gone.  I work in a facility and deal with mrsa from time to time. There are different types of mrsa. from the lungs to the urine. I asked one of our doctors about mrsa in the wound and how someone can tell if the mrsa is gone and she told me that there is no 100% way of knowing. Usually when the wound closes and the patient has been treated properly with antibiotic (usually vancomycin) it is considered to be treated. If the wound heals with no signs and symptoms of infection (no swelling or redness) then there is no infection.  She also told me that everyone has a small amount of mrsa in the body. It is the level of mrsa that the person needs treated.  If his red blood cell count is low and iron is down it might be good to have him on an iron deficiency otc med. He might be anemic.  The best advice I can give you is ask your family physician and also your surgical doctor of your concerns. This is also why they get paid.  I hope I helped you in some way.