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Definition: rub or cause to rub by accident against a rough or hard surface, causing damage or injury.

Initial Care : Clean the wound with mild soap and water, and apply an antibiotic ointment. Cover with sterile bandage

Post Care: Change the bandage daily, keep the area clean and avoid further irritation. No sutures are needed. If the wound becomes deep or large

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Definition: A laceration is a wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body tissue. This type of wound is often irregular and jagged.

Initial care: 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.

Post Care: Depending on the severity lacerations may require sutures. if minor, clean and bandage daily, seek medical attention for deeper wounds

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Definition: a forceful injury caused by a sharp, pointed object that goes into the skin.

Initial Care:

1. Wash your hands. This helps prevent infection

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

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

4. Apply an ointment

5. Cover the wound

6. Change the dressing

7. Watch for signs of infection.

Post Care: Apply a thin layer of an antibiotic cream or ointment (Neosporin). For the first two days, rewash the area and reapply the antibiotic when you change the dressing

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Definition: a forcible tearing off of skin or another part of the body, such as an ear or a finger.

Initial Care: practice universal precautions and wear personal protective equipment if available. Control bleeding with direct pressure and elevation. Rinse the wound. Replace the flap or bring separated tissue to the hospital.

Post Care: Keep the wound clean and dry for about 24-48 hours. Change the dressing once a day or if it gets dirty or wet. After three days the bandage may be removed, except in the case of drainage.

Clean the area gently but don't wash or rub stitches or sutures directly.

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Definition: destroy, damage, or injure by heat or fire.

Initial Care: Hold the area under cool (not cold) running water for about 10 minutes. If this isn't possible or if the burn is on the face, apply a cool, wet cloth until the pain eases. For a mouth burn from hot food or drink, put a piece of ice in the mouth for a few minutes.

Post Care: Prevent further harm. Move away from whatever caused the burn. Cool the burn. Hold the area under cool (not cold) running water for 10 to 20 minutes. Remove rings or other tight items. Apply lotion. Bandage the burn. If needed, take a pain reliever.

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Universal Precautions When Curing A Wound

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Universal Precautions When Curing A Wound

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Clean the wound. A thorough cleansing of the wound with soap and safe water reduces the potential for infection.

Apply a bandage to the wound. Keeping the wound dry and protected will reduce the chance of infection and prevent transmission of infection to others.

Consult a health care provider.

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Symptoms of Wound Infections

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

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

3. Soft Scab. The scab has increased in size

4. Red Area. Increasing redness occurs around the wound

5. Red Streak

6. More Pain

7. More Swelling

8. Swollen Node