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the surface layers of the skin has been broken

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initial care: Apply an antiseptic lotion, cream, or petroleum jelly

post care: Keep the site dry and clean

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a wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body tissue

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initial care: Apply direct pressure to the wound. Use gauze, a clean cloth, plastic bags If your wound bleeds through the gauze or cloth, add more gauze.

If possible, elevate the wound above the heart. This will make it harder for blood to flow to the wound.

post care: clean the area with a mild soap and water 2 times a day

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initial care: clean and rinse your incision site with a gentle soap and water

post care: cover wound to allow it to heal properly

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a wound made by a pointed object such as a nail, knife, or sharp tooth

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initial care: Apply pressure with a clean cloth or bandage for several minutes to stop bleeding. If the bleeding is severe, push on it with pressure for 5 to 10 minutes.

post care: Apply a thin layer of an antibiotic cream or ointment . For the first two days, rewash the area and reapply the antibiotic when you change the dressing

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a forcible tearing off of skin or another part of the body, such as an ear or a finger

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initial care: Use an absorbent clean dressing or any clean cloth that is available to hold pressure on an open avulsion or degloving injury

post care: Prop your injured area on pillows to raise it above the level of your heart

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Universal Precaution is a concept that describes the standard set of guidelines set in place in order to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens. When caring for wounds, the universal precaution is to wear gloves at all times when dealing with the injury.

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1. pinch the middle of the palm of a glove and pull off of hand

2. close fist around dirty glove

3. slide clean finger under glove on the other hand

4. pull from underneath the glove in order to keep both dirty gloves on the inside

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some symptoms to a wound infection could be

Pus or cloudy fluid is draining from the wound.

Soft Scab. The scab has increased in size.

Red Area. Increasing redness occurs around the wound.

Increased pain level

Increased Swelling