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An abrasion is a wound that is a superficial rub or wearing off of skin usually caused by a scrape or brush burn.

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A avulsion is wound where a small piece of bone is separated from the main bone due to the pull of the muscle and tendon attached to it.

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An incision is a clean cut wound caused by a cutting object and is a wound most of the time caused by a surgery.

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A puncture wound is a wound that is caused by a pointed object that pierces or penetrates the skin.

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A laceration is a wound/cut in the skin that can occur following the contact with a sharp object.

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1. Wash the wound gently with soap and water
2. Use tweezers to remove any visible debris
3. Dry the wound and apply an antibiotic ointment to abrasion to prevent infection
4. Cover abrasion with a bandage

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- Wash the abrasion with clean water 2 times a day
- Contact your healthcare provider if something is stuck in the wound after it heals or if the wound gets infected

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1. Put on disposable gloves
2. Follow OHSA guidelines
3. Apply direct pressure to the wound with sterile gauze
4. Elevate affected anatomical structure
5. Watch for severe bleeding
6. If avulsion is serious go to your doctor in the possibility that you need a cast or surgery

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- Keep found clean and dry for 24-48 hours
- Change the dressing once a day or if it gets dirty or wet
- After 3 days the bandage may be removed except in the case of drainage
- Clean the area gently - in the case of stitches or sutures don't wash directly

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1. Wash wound with soap and water
2. Air-dry the wound or pat it dry with a towel
3. Apply a bandage/wound dressing

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- Change the bandage on the incision every 24 hours
- Gently clean incision
- If wound looks infected occurs call your doctor to get treatment
- Follow up required

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1. Clean by running cool water over the wound with mild soap if possible
2. Dry with a sterile cloth
3. Apply antibiotic ointment over the wound with a sterile gauze bandage

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- Keep the wound dry for the first 24 hours
- Reapply bandage once a day or if it gets dirty or wet
- If wound looks infected contact your doctor

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1. Wash hands
2. Stop bleeding by applying gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth
3. Clean the wound by rinsing with water for 5-10 minutes
4. Apply ointment
5. Cover wound with a clean bandage
6. Go to the doctor if you see signs of infection

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- Rewash wound
- Change the bandage at least once a day for at least two days
- Reapply antibiotic cream with bandage
- If you see signs of infection go see your doctor

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Precautions that people in the medical field utilize to limit the exposure to potential bloodborne pathogens and potential illnesses.

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For wound care -
- Disposable gloves
- If wound needs any suture possibly a mask or gown

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There are many signs when a wound is infected which include:
- Pus or cloudy fluid
- Pimple around the wound
- Soft scab - increase in size
- Swelling
- More Pain or tenderness
- Darkening of the skin
- Wound smells bad