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Wounds can be classified based on their cleanliness and condition. The CDC has established classification definitions composed of four classes of wound statuses: 1. Class 1- wounds are considered to be **clean**. They are uninfected, no inflammation is present, and are primarily closed. 2. Class 2-Read more
Wounds can be classified based on their cleanliness and condition. The CDC has established classification definitions composed of four classes of wound statuses:
See less1. Class 1- wounds are considered to be **clean**. They are uninfected, no inflammation is present, and are primarily closed.
2. Class 2- wounds are considered to be **clean-contaminated**. These wounds lack unusual contamination and enter the respiratory, alimentary, genital, or urinary tracts under controlled conditions.
3. Class 3- wounds are considered to be **contaminated**. These are fresh, open wounds that can result from insult to sterile techniques or leakage from the gastrointestinal tract into the wound.
4. Class 4- wounds are considered to be **dirty-infected**. These wounds typically result from improperly cared-for traumatic wounds and demonstrate devitalized tissue.