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Superficial injuries that occur on the skin and visceral linings of the body, disrupting tissue continually

Keep site Dry & Clean

It may be covered with an occlusive thin film dressing, which is waterproof and protective. Only apply lotions or ointments to the wound if instructed to do so by medical staff. Try not to exert yourself, as physical activity may cause the site to bleed.

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A wound made especially in surgery by incising the body

Clean it gently, do not scrub or soak the wound, only use water when cleaning

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A wound made by a pointed object such as a knife, nail or sharp tooth

Wash your hands. This helps prevent infection.

Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth.

Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with clear water for 5 to 10 minutes. ...

Apply an ointment. ...

Cover the wound. ...

Change the dressing. ...

Watch for signs of infection

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A forcible tearing off of skin or another part of the body, such as ear or finger

Elevate your wound: Prop your injured area on pillows to raise it above the level of your heart. This will help reduce pain and swelling. Do this for 30 minutes at a time, as often as you can. Bandage your wound: Bandages keep your wound clean, dry, and protected from infection.

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Wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body tissue

Clean by running cool water over the area and then use mild soap and water if possible. Dry with a sterile cloth. Next, apply antibiotic ointment and cover the wound with a sterile gauze bandage and medical tape. For smaller lacerations, use a self-sticking bandage for the wound.

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Universal precautions are a standard set of guidelines to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). This activity reviews universal precautions and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in their application.

Apply a thin layer of bacitracin antibiotic ointment or white petroleum to the wound. Cover with a bandage. Clean area twice daily with soap and water, and apply a new bandage and ointment after cleaning. There is no need to use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol for cleaning.

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Do not touch your bare skin. Peel the glove away from your body, pulling it inside out. Hold the glove you just removed in your gloved hand. Peel off the second glove by putting your fingers inside the glove at the top of your wrist.

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Pus. Pus or cloudy fluid is draining from the wound.

Pimple. A pimple or yellow crust has formed on the wound.

Soft Scab. The scab has increased in size.

Red Area. Increasing redness occurs around the wound.

Red Streak. ...

More Pain. ...

More Swelling. ...

Swollen Node.