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Signs of wound infection include pus, spreading redness, increased pain or swelling, and fever.

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Universal precautions when caring for a wound

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Universal precautions when caring for a wound

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Keep ppe at all sizes for employees and providers. During all stages of wound care, especially when applying new dressings, wear gloves. After doing hand hygiene, wear gloves. When changing from dirty to clean surfaces or supplies, doff gloves every time an individual resident's wound care.

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A type of cut that is made when a sharp object, like a nail, goes through the skin and into the tissue underneath.

Puncture initial care:

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.

Puncture post care:

Same as initial care

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the action of pulling or tearing away.

Avulsion initial care: For the first 24 to 48 hours, keep the wound clean and dry, or as your healthcare provider suggests. If you have a dressing or bandage, replace it when it becomes wet or dirty. Otherwise, leave it on for the first 24 hours, then change it once a day, or as often as the healthcare provider recommends.

Avulsion post care: Keep the wound clean and dry for about 24-48 hours.

1. Change the dressing once a day or if it gets dirty or wet.

2. After three days the bandage may be removed, except in the case of drainage.

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

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In surgery, a surgical incision is a cut made through the skin and soft tissue to facilitate an operation or procedure. Often, multiple incisions are possible for an operation.

Incision initial care: Gently wash it with soap and water to remove the crust.

Do not scrub or soak the wound.

Do not use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine, which can harm the tissue and slow wound healing.

Air-dry the incision or pat it dry with a clean, fresh towel before reapplying the dressing.

Incision post care:Ask your doctor how long you need to keep the area dry. Follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

Look at the incision every day, checking for signs of infection (see below).

Change the dressing as your doctor recommends.

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a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

Laceration initial care: Cleanse by running cold water over the area and using mild soap and water if necessary. Dry with a sterile cloth. Next, apply antibiotic ointment and wrap the wound with a sterile gauze bandage and medical tape. For smaller lacerations, use a self-sticking bandage for the wound.

Laceration post care: To prevent infection and promote healing, an antibiotic or white petrolatum ointment can be applied daily to wounds not repaired with tissue adhesives.

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Abrasions are small cuts that occur on the skin and visceral linings of the body, disrupting tissue integrity. They are usually minor wounds, mostly limited to the epidermis, and they do not cause significant bleeding.

Abrasion initial care: Clean the wound with a non-fibre shedding material or sterile gauze, and use an antiseptic such as

Betadine

Abrasion post care: Wash the scrape with clean water 2 times a day