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when the skin or underlying tissues are torn or cut resulting in a jagged wound

Initial Care: Stop the bleeding by applying preassure, elevate the wound, clean the wound and cover it in sterile dressing

Aftercare:Monitor for infection, keep the wound clean and dry, change dressings as needed, avoid activities that could re-open the wound, take antibiotics if prescribed, wear a splint if advised, protect the wound from UV and sunlight.

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the scraping or wearing away of the skin

initial care: stop any bleeding with gentle preassure, clean wound with mild soap and water. you can also apply an antibacterial oimptment and cover with a sterile bandage.

Aftercare: protect from infection with an antibacterial oimptment,change gauze daily,keep the area dry and clean, check for signs of infection. monitor the healing, check wound daily for improvement.

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A usually small but deep wound caused by a sharp object penetrating the body

Initial Care: stop any bleeding with a clean cloth, gently clean the wound with soap and water, and transport to proffesional medical attention after its been cleaned. If the object is too large trim it as best as possible, do not remove the object as it can worsen the wound and cause more damage if not proffesionally done.

aftercare:Change the bandages, keep it clean and dry, rest the area, elevate and ice, be sure to follow medical advice

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The forceful tearing away of skin

Initial Care: Care may vary depending on wound, Control the bleeding with preassure or elevation, clean the wound with water or saline and covering with clean dressings.

After care: More severe avulsions may need stitches to close the wound or a skin graft, most will require rest and ice to reduce swelling and pain

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A purposeful cut in the skin using a scalpel for surgical purposes.

Initial care: Clean the wound with soap and water, elevate if possible and apply clean dressing

aftercare: Apply antibiotic ointment, do not apply other products, wear loose clothing, avoid heavy lifting, be patient.