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An abrasion is a superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a brush burn

Initial Care: Clean the wound with water to remove debris and apply antibiotic ointment, and cover with a bandage.

Post Care: Keep wound clean and dry and try to change bandage everyday if it gets wet or dirty.

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A laceration is a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

Initial Care: Apply pressure to wound and clean the wound with water. Seek medical attention if bleeding does not stop.

Post Care: follow healthcare instructions and keep the wound clean and dry.

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

Initial Care: clean with water and don't remove the object if it is still embedded, seek medical attention

Post Care: Keep the wound clean and dry and change bandages daily. be aware for infections.

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An incision is a surgical cut made in skin or flesh

Initial Care: Control the bleeding with direct pressure and clean the wound with water. Seek medical attention if the cut is deep

Post Care: Keep wound dry and clean and follow healthcare instructions.

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Contusion is the medical term for a bruise

Initial Care: apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and elevate the area. REST the injured area.

Post Care: Apply the cold compress, elevate, and rest until swelling decreases.

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Contusion is the medical term for a bruise

Initial Care: apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and elevate the area. REST the injured area.

Post Care: Apply the cold compress, elevate, and rest until swelling decreases.

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A burn is a type of painful wound caused by thermal, electrical, chemical, or electromagnetic energy

Initial care: Remove yourself from the source from which you were burned from, and cool down the burned region

Post Care: do not pop blisters and seek medical attention

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1) Increased redness and swelling around the area

2) warmth around the wound

3) Pus

4) Increased pain or tenderness

5) Fever or chills

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Wash hands thoroughly before and after treating a wound

﻿﻿﻿Wear disposable gloves to prevent contact with blood and bodily fluids

﻿﻿﻿Use sterile equipment and dressings

﻿﻿﻿Properly dispose of used dressings and gloves

﻿﻿﻿Clean and disinfect any surfaces that come into contact with blood