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Definition: A break in your skin that happens when your skin rubs off.

Initial Treatment: Clean the wound with a non-fibre shedding material or sterile gauze, and use an antiseptic.

Post-Care: Wash the scrape with clean water 2 times a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the scrape with a thin layer of petroleum jelly and a non-stick bandage. Apply more petroleum jelly and replace the bandage as needed.

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Definition: A wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body tissue, often irregular and jagged.

Initial Treatment: Apply direct pressure to the wound. Use gauze, a clean cloth, plastic bags, or, as a last resort, a clean hand. If your wound bleeds through the gauze or cloth, do not remove it.

Post-Care: Keep the area clean and dry for the first 24 to 48 hours after stitches have been placed. Then, you can start to gently wash around the site 1 to 2 times daily. Wash with cool water and soap. Clean as close to the stitches as you can.

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Definition: A cut made when a sharp object, like a nail, goes through the skin and into the tissue underneath. These are more likely to get infected than other wounds.

Initial Treatment: Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth to stop the bleeding. Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with clear water for 5 to 10 minutes. Apply an ointment and cover the wound. Change the dressing and watch for signs of infection.

Post-Care: Apply a thin layer of an antibiotic cream or ointment (Neosporin, Polysporin). For the first two days, rewash the area and reapply the antibiotic when you change the dressing.

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Definition: A part of the body has been torn off or removed through either surgery or trauma.

Initial Treatment: You will usually need immediate medical attention for an avulsion. Treatment may include skin grafts or reattaching the skin.

Post-Care: Keep the wound clean and dry, apply antibiotic ointment, and cover the wound with a bandage. Minor avulsion wounds can heal in a few weeks, while more severe wounds may take a few months.

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Definition: A cut through the skin that is made during surgery, also called a surgical wound.

Initial Treatment: Clean and rinse your incision site with a gentle (unscented) soap and water. If you take a shower, you can clean the incision during the shower. You can apply the dressing after your shower. If you aren't showering, you should clean the incision as instructed by your healthcare provider.

Post-Care: Use a saline solution or soapy water. Soak the gauze or cloth and gently dab or wipe the skin with it. Try to remove all drainage and any dried blood or other matter that may have built up on the skin.

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Universal precautions are safety measures designed to prevent the transmission of bloodborne infections by treating all blood and bodily fluids as potentially infectious. When caring for a wound, essential steps include wearing gloves, cleaning the wound with an antiseptic, covering it with a sterile bandage, and properly disposing of any contaminated materials.

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To remove gloves properly, pinch the outside of one glove at the wrist and pull it off inside out, then use the glove to remove the second glove in the same way, disposing of them properly and washing your hands afterward.

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An infection in a wound can be recognized by signs such as increased redness, warmth, swelling, pain, pus or drainage, and sometimes a fever. These symptoms suggest the presence of bacteria or other pathogens in the wound.