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This can be recognized by seeing increased redness, swelling, warmth, and pain around the wound. There may also be pus or drainage, and in some cases, a foul odor or fever may occur.

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When caring for a wound you want to wear gloves, always wash your hands after, and use clean, sterile materials. Dispose of used items safely to prevent infection.

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Caused by heat, chemicals, or electricity that damages the skin and sometimes deeper tissues.

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Initial care:

For minor burns cool the area under running water, apply a burn ointment, cover with sterile bandage.

Post care:

Monitor for infection or blistering, seek medical attention for 3rd degree burns, referral to a doctor may be necessary for severe burns.

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A clean sharp straight cut made by a sharp object

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Initial care:

Clean wound, apply antiseptic, cover with sterile bandage

Post care:

Watch for infection, sutures may be needed, follow up with doctor to remove stitches.

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Initial care:

Apply a cold compress, elevate injury

Post care:

Monitor bruise, difficulty moving then call a doctor, no sutures needed

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When a large piece of skin is removed like from an animal bite

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Initial care:

Stop bleeding and apply pressure, clean wound gently, keep torn skin if possible

Post care:

Seek immediate medical attention, sutures or skin grafting will be needed, watch for infection

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A small deep hole usually causing by a sharp object.

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Initial care:

Clean wound with mild soap and water, apply antiseptic with sterile dressing, apply pressure to control bleeding

Post care:

Watch for signs of infection, seek med attention for possible tetanus, sutures are not typically needed

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A deep, irregular cut. May involve bleeding and tissue damage. 

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Initial care:

Stop bleeding by applying pressure, Clean wound with mild soap and water, apply sterile bandage.

Post care:

Monitor for infection, seek medical attention for deep deep lacerations, Referral to a doctor is needed if the wound is large and deep.

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A superficial wound where the top layer of skin is scraped off usually by friction

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Initial care:

Clean wound gently, apply antiseptic ointment, cover with sterile bandage.

Post care:

Keep wound clean and dry, change dressing intermediately, no sutures needed.