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A scraped spot or area

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A deep cut or tear in the skin of flesh

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A surgical cut made in the skin

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

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A deep break to the skin, tearing it away from the underlying tissue

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1. Clean the cut
2. Stop the bleeding
3. Cover the cut or scrape
4. Watch for signs of infection

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1. Stop the flow of blood
2. Properly clean the wound
3. Apply antibiotic treatment

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1. Gently wash with soap
2. Keep dry

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1. Control bleeding
2. Determine whether to call 911
3. Wash wound
4. Properly dress wound

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1. Put on PPE
2. Control bleeding with pressure and elevation
3. Rinse the wound
4. Replace the flap and secure or bring with to the hospital

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Wash the scrape with clean water 2 times a day. Petroleum jelly or vaseline can be applied under a non-stick bandage.

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This wound requires stitches or adhesive tape depending on the severity of the wound. Keep area clean and dry for the first 24 to 48 hours after stitches have been placed

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This wound requires stitches or sutures. Once stitches or sutures are removed gently wash with soap and water to remove the crust.

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Keep wound dry for 24 hours. Cleanse wound gently by allowing soap and water to run over the wound, do not scrub. Keep wound moist with ointment and cover daily with a non-stick bandage

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Universal precautions are a standard set of guidelines intended to prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens

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1. First grasp the outside of the glove at the palm

2. Peel the glove away from the palm toward the fingers, rolling the glove inside out. Be careful not to touch the skin with your gloved hand. Ball up the glove and hold it in your other gloved hand.

3. Carefully slide the un-gloved index finger inside the wristband of the gloved hand.

4. Gently pull outwards and down toward the fingers, removing the glove inside out

5. Pull the glove down so that the first glove ends up inside the second glove and no part of the outside is exposed.

6. Throw away both gloves in the appropriate container

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How to Recognize an Infection in a Wound

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How to Recognize an Infection in a Wound

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When a wound is infected it will get worse before it gets better. Any typical pain, redness, or swelling will increase in intensity.

Abnormalities in the skin surrounding the wound can also indicate that your wound can be infected.
- Warm skin around the wound
- Yellow or green discharge coming from the wound
- The wound giving off an unpleasant odor
- Red streaks on the skin around the wound