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Definition:

Skin scraped against a rough surface and exposes numerous blood capillaries

Initial Care:

Healthcare provider should cleanse, debride, dry, and dress wound

Follow-Up Care:

Change dressing

Check visually for adverse reactions or infections

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Definition

Guidelines established by OSHA to help protect the caregiver and the patient from blood-borne pathogens

Plan should include education, counseling, volunteer testing, and management of bodily fluids

How to Treat These Types of Wounds:

These types of wounds should be treated aggressively and athletes must be removed from participation until medical staff deem they are okay to return

Health care providers must use correct PPE while handling these wounds

Use available supplies and commitment to care for the person

Then, the person should protect themselves by showering after physical activity

Lastly, they should have a confidential medical evaluation

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Definition:

Occur when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or one that is poorly padded

Initial Care:

Cleanse around the wound

Avoid wiping more contaminating agents into the wound

Refer to a physician

Follow-Up Care:

Change dressing

Check visually for adverse reactions or infections

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Definition:

Wound with smooth edges

Initial Care:

Cleanse around the wound

Avoid wiping more contaminating agents into the wound

Refer to a physician

Follow-Up Care:

Change Dressing

Check visually for adverse reactions or infections

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Definition:

Direct penetration of tissues by a pointed object that can introduce tetanus to the bloodstream

Initial Care:

Visually inspect wound and possible embedded object

Cleanse, debride, and dress wound

Refer to physician

Follow-Up Care:

Closely monitor patient and wound area daily for adverse reactions and infection

Change dressing

Check tetanus immunization

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Definition:

Occur when skin is torn from the body and frequently associated with heavy bleeding

Initial Care:

Cleanse, debride, and dress wound

Refer to a physician

Follow-Up Care:

Closely monitor patient and wound area daily for adverse reactions and infection

Change dressing

Check tetanus immunization

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Same as inflammation including:

Pain

Heat

Redness

Swelling

Disordered Function

Pus may form due to accumulation of white blood cells

Fever may occur while immune system fights infection