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Pus forming over the wound
A pimple or a yellow crust has formed over the wound
Swelling, pain and a red streak are some of the ways to recognize an infection.

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The universal precautions needed to take care of a wound. 

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The universal precautions needed to take care of a wound. 

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Wash your hands to avoid infection. Use disposable gloves and other protective barriers while examining all patients and while handling needles, scalpels, and other sharp instruments. Place used syringes immediately in the “sharps” containers available throughout the Emergency Department. Avoid contact with any body fluid that is not yours.

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Abrasion is when you scrape your skin against something rough.
First stop the bleeding and clean the wound.
Next apply antibodies and cover the wound.
Your may need to be suture or closed with a skin adhesive.

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A puncture wound is a direct penetration into the tissue by a sharp object .
If the person is severely punctured go to a hospital but if it is a minor injury apply pressure then wash the wound with soap and water.
If you get a punctured wound stitched it will become infected to it is best to just air it out.

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An avulsion is when your skin gets torn off your body.
Keep the wound clean as much as you can and change the bandage as soon as it gets dirty. You may need sutures to close the wound.

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Laceration is a wound caused by sharp objects.
You can treat it by washing over it with water and then let it air out. Apply antibiotics and cover it.

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Incision wounds are wounds with smooth edges.
You can use a normal saline solution or mild soapy water to take care of an incision wound.
To close an incision wound you can get stitches/ sutures.