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Pus
Redness
Swollen
Fever (this is sometimes the only sign of an infection).
Chills and sweats.
Change in cough or a new cough.
Sore throat or new mouth sore.
Shortness of breath.
Nasal congestion.
Stiff neck.
Diarrhea

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-Wash hands
-wear gloves or eye protection when dealing with body fluids or lots of blood
-place sharps in the Emergency Department bin after use
-Wear a protective mask if there is risk of infection by tuberculosis or other respiratory organisms (for SARS, this should be a fitted N95 mask and face shield with gown and gloves)
-All laboratory specimens should be processed as potentially infectious.

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Skin is torn from the body
Associated with major bleeding
To reattach the torn tissue, the avulsed tissue should be placed on moist gauze, preferably saturated with saline solution
Should be taken along with the athlete to the hospital for reattachment
Care: Keep wound clean and dry for 24-48 hours
If dressing is used change it when it gets wet or dirty.
If stitches are used check the wound everyday.

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Puncture: A puncture is a wound made by a pointed object such as a nail, knife, or sharp tooth. Puncture wounds often appear to be on the surface, but may extend into the deeper tissue layers.
Direct penetration of tissues can introduce the tetanus bacillus into the bloodstream, possibly making the athlete a victim of lockjaw
Care:
-Always wash hands before dealing with an injury.
-If there is something stuck inside your skin you should NOT pull it out. Leave it be and go to the hospital.
-At the hospital they will determine if stitches are needed.

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Puncture wound- Fork in the heel

15 year old female patient after stepping on a fork while supposedly walking barefoot at home. A puncture wound must be cleaned properly and monitored throughout the healing process to avoid complications. The type and cleanliness of the penetrating object also determine the severity of the wound. Larger or longer objects can penetrate deeper into the tissues, possibly causing more damage. The dirtier an object, such as a rusty nail, the more dirt and debris are dragged into the wound, increasing the chance of infection. The surgeon will make sure the wound is properly cleaned and no foreign body remains. He or she may numb the area, thoroughly clean inside and outside the wound, and monitor the progress. In some cases, x-rays may be ordered to determine whether something remains in the wound or if bone damage has occurred. Antibiotics may be prescribed if necessary.

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6 months ago

Interesting case. Would you also screen for child abuse? The angle of entry just doesn't seem to make sense for walking barefoot

Agreed. Doesn't sèem plausible.

That definitely was not an accident.

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Puncture wound- Fork in the heel - MEDizzy

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15 year old female patient after stepping on a fork while supposedly walking barefoot at home. A puncture wound must be cleaned properly and monitored throughout the healing process to avoid complications. The type and cleanliness of the penetrating object also determine the severity of the wound.

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Incisions: A surgical straight cut.
Care: Gently wash around the cut with soap and water but don't scrub.
A surgeon might use a dressing to cover the wound. This will create a air tight and water tight cover to the wound. Saline solution is good for cleaning.
- -make sure hands are washed before dealing with patient.
-always wear gloves when dealing with bodily fluids.
-after using needles or sharps make sure you dispose Medical waste bin.

- to identify an infection you can look for swelling, redness, or fever.

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Laceration: Occur when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded, giving a wound the appearance of a jagged-edge cavity.
Care: Apply direct pressure to the wound to try to stop the bleeding. Elevate wound if possible. If its a deep laceration go to the ER and get stitches. If its a mild laceration clean the cut and cover.

-make sure hands are washed before dealing with patient.
-always wear gloves when dealing with bodily fluids.
-after using needles or sharps make sure you dispose Medical waste bin.

- to identify an infection you can look for swelling, redness, or fever.

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Abrasion: Skin scraped against a rough surface having the top layer of skin away.
Care: Immediate care wash soapy water.
Post Care: Clean wound 2 times a day and cover with band-aid.
-make sure hands are washed before dealing with patient.
-always wear gloves when dealing with bodily fluids.
-after using needles or sharps make sure you dispose Medical waste bin.

- to identify an infection you can look for swelling, redness, pus or fever.