Wounds and Wound Care Padlet Project by Veronica McKoy _ Student - ApexFriendshipHS

1. Abrasion

vnmckoy — 2025-10-08 15:15:50 UTC

initial care: To treat an abrasion, first wash your hands, then gently clean the wound with soap and cool running water to remove debris. Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment and cover with a clean bandage to keep the area moist and protected.

Post care : 1. Wash your hands 2.Clean the wound 3. Remove debris 4. apply ointment 5. cover the wound 6.monitor healing 7. let scabs fall of naturally

2. laceration

vnmckoy — 2025-10-08 15:28:10 UTC

Initial care: 1. Stop bleeding 2. clean the wound 3. remove debris 4 apply antibiotic ointment. 5 cover the wound 6.seek any medical attention if needed.

post care :apply direct, steady pressure to stop bleeding, elevate the wound, and then clean it with soap and water

3. incision

vnmckoy — 2025-10-08 15:33:02 UTC

initial care:stop any bleeding with direct pressure, clean the surrounding skin with soap and water, and avoid using harsh chemicals like hydrogen peroxide or alcohol on the wound itself

Post care:keeping it clean, following your doctor's instructions for changing bandages and showering, watching for signs of infection like increased discharge or redness, avoiding water immersion until cleared by your doctor, and protecting it from the sun to prevent scar darkening

4.puncture

vnmckoy — 2025-10-08 15:39:12 UTC

Initial care: stop bleeding with pressure, wash your hands, and gently clean the wound with soap and water, then cover it with a bandage

Post care: wash your hands, stop bleeding with firm pressure, and apply an antibiotic ointment and bandage

5.Avulsion

vnmckoy — 2025-10-08 15:43:21 UTC

Initial care: Prompt and appropriate first aid is crucial to minimize damage and prevent complications.

Post care: requires immediate medical attention for serious wounds like "degloving" injuries or avulsion fractures

6.Contusion

vnmckoy — 2025-10-08 15:46:51 UTC

initial care Rest the injured area, apply Ice for 15-20 minutes at a time, use Compression with a bandage to reduce swelling, and Elevate the injured limb above the heart

Post care :Rest the injured area, apply Ice for 15-20 minutes at a time, use Compression with a bandage to minimize swelling, and Elevate the injured part above the heart

7. Hematoma

vnmckoy — 2025-10-08 15:53:31 UTC

Initial care :Rest the area, apply Ice for 10-20 minutes at a time, use Compression with an elastic bandage (not too tight), and Elevate the injured part above heart level to reduce swelling

Post care : Rest, Ice , Compression, Elevation.

8.burn

vnmckoy — 2025-10-08 16:05:38 UTC

Initial care : immediately remove the person from the heat source, then cool the burn with cool, non-ice water for up to 20 minutes to stop the burning process

post care : Cool the burn area with cool running water for 10-15 minutes , remove any loose clothing or jewelry that may restrict blood flow , cover the burn with a , non adherent dressing

Universal precaution

vnmckoy — 2025-10-08 17:42:28 UTC

an infection control approach where all human blood and certain body fluids are treated as potentially infectious to prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens

Proper way to remove gloves.

vnmckoy — 2025-10-08 18:10:28 UTC

grasp the wrist of the first glove with your other gloved hand and peel it downward, turning it inside out to contain the soiled exterior. Then, slide your fingers into the second glove's inside, pull it off over the first glove

recognize an infection in a wound.

vnmckoy — 2025-10-10 02:32:08 UTC

increased redness, warmth, swelling, pain, and foul-smelling or pus-like drainage.

How do you treat an infected wound:

Clean the wound 2.Apply Antibiotic ointment 3. Cover the wound 4. Monitor for improvement 5. seek medical attention if necessary

Step by step, how to properly clean and dress a wound to prevent infection.

vnmckoy — 2025-10-10 02:34:34 UTC

First wash your hands and wear gloves, then control bleeding with direct pressure. Next, clean the wound with running water and mild soap around the area, using tweezers for debris, but avoid harsh chemicals like hydrogen peroxide. Apply an antibiotic ointment, then cover the wound with a sterile, non-stick dressing and a bandage. Change the dressing daily or when wet or dirty

Procedure for disposing of contaminated materials (such as used gloves, bandages, or gauze) after wound care

vnmckoy — 2025-10-10 02:48:12 UTC

first remove and then secure the materials in a red biohazard bag or a leak-proof container labeled with the biohazard symbol. Then, tie the bag securely or seal the container. Finally, place it in the regular household trash or arrange for disposal with a licensed medical waste service, checking with your state's environmental and health agencies for specific regulations.

Why is this important?Prevents the spread of infections to patients and healthcare providers by containing hazardous materials in designated, leakproof containers

Why handwashing is required before and after wound care.

vnmckoy — 2025-10-10 02:51:50 UTC

Before: Always wash your hands before you touch or prepare any wound care supplies. This removes germs from your hands, ensuring they are clean before you begin the procedure and preventing the introduction of new bacteria into the wound. Even if you plan to wear gloves, you must still wash your hands first.
After: Wash your hands immediately after you have completed the wound care procedure and removed any gloves. This is necessary to remove any pathogens that may have been on the used dressing or wound site, protecting both you and the surrounding environment from contamination.
proper steps to ensure hands are thoroughly cleaned?To thoroughly clean hands, wet them with clean running water, apply soap, and rub your hands together to create a lather for at least 20 seconds, ensuring you scrub the backs of your hands, between fingers, and under nails. Then, rinse your hands well under clean running water and dry them completely with a clean towel or air dryer.

Signs and symptoms of excessive bleeding from a wound.

vnmckoy — 2025-10-10 03:07:04 UTC

Signs and symptoms of excessive bleeding include blood pulsing or pumping from the wound, bleeding that doesn't stop with pressure, and blood soaking through bandages.

immediate steps should you take to control the bleeding?apply direct, firm pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or sterile dressing, elevate the injured area above the heart if possible, and seek emergency medical help immediately

The importance of keeping a wound covered.

vnmckoy — 2025-10-10 03:20:15 UTC

Keeping a wound covered is important for promoting faster and cleaner healing, preventing infection, and reducing the risk of scarring.The ideal frequency depends on wound type, drainage, the dressing itself, and the body part involved, with some modern dressings allowing for less frequent changes (a few days to a week) than traditional ones.