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when the top layer of skin gets scraped away 

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immediate care

an abrasion should be gently cleaned with unscented soap and water

tweezers should be used to remove any visible debris

post care

bandage if necessary and replace as needed

apply an antibiotic ointment to the abrasion to prevent infection

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wounds with smooth edges, a cut through the skin that is made during surgery. 

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immediate care

clean and rinse the incision with a gentle unscented soap and water

post care

usually, the doctor will stitch the incision, sutures are potentially necessary depending on how deep the cut is

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occurs when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or bone that is poorly padded, giving a wound the appearance of jagged-edge cavity

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immediate care

refer to a physician immediately

must be cleaned, medicated, and dressed as soon as possible if you are able to to reduce chances of infection

post care

must keep the wound dry for 24 to 48 hours and apply a band-aid

may need to be stitched or glued by a doctor, sutures are potentially necessary depending on how deep the cut is

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type of cut that is made when a sharp object like a nail or wood chip goes through the skin and underneath the tissue.

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immediate care

must be cleaned, medicated, and dressed as soon as possible if you are able to to reduce chances of infection

should be referred immediately to a physician

post care

rinse the  wound with warm water, not soaking the wound

apply light ointment and dress the wound

sutures are potentially necessary depending on how intense the cut is

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skin is torn from the body exposing muscles, tendons and tissue

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immediate care

add a fragile layer of ointment and keep a dressing on it to ensure bacteria does not get in the wound

to reattach the torn tissue should be placed on moist gauze preferably saturated with saline solution

post care

should be taken to the hospital for reattachment

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Taking care of your wounds is essential no matter how little or big the wound is. If wounds are not taken care of several complications can be associated, infections can be formed, overgrowth of scar tissue called a keloid scar, and in worst cases death from infections. Not caring for your wounds can leave you with extreme pain and prolonged hospitalization.

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To spot if your wound is infected look for pus, spreading of redness, increased tense pain, or fever.