Types of Wounds and Care Padlet by Madison Cordova _ Student - WakefieldMS https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898 en-us 2024-12-02 13:53:26 UTC 2024-12-10 14:57:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f915.png Abrasion mdcordova https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3242819479 Cleanse and debride wound bed with normal saline or tap water irrigation.

Cleanse periwound tissues with saline or tap water irrigation or scrubbing with sterile gauze soaked with saline, tap water, or antiseptic.

Dry the periwound tissues.

Dress the wound with a nonocclusive or occlusive dressing based on wound depth and amount of exudate.

Apply secondary dressing if needed.


]]> 2024-12-02 14:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3242819479 Laceration mdcordova https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3242822808 Cleanse and debride wound with saline or tap water irrigation. Avoid using tap water if bone or tendon is exposed.

Cleanse periwound tissues with irrigation

or scrubbing

Dry the periwound tissues.

Tissue approximation and closure will depend on wound length, width, depth, and location.


]]> 2024-12-02 14:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3242822808 Incision mdcordova https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3242823364 Cleanse and debride wound with saline or tap water irrigation. Avoid using tap water if bone or tendon is exposed.

Cleanse periwound tissues with irrigation

or scrubbing

Dry the periwound tissues.

Tissue approximation and closure will depend on wound length, width, depth, and location.

]]> 2024-12-02 14:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3242823364 Puncture mdcordova https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3242823592 Remove small and visible objects with sterile instruments. Avoid pushing the object deeper into the cavity. Allow bleeding to occur to self-cleanse the wound. Control venous or arterial bleeding.

Cleanse the wound and periwound tissues with saline or tap water irrigation. Use gentle irrigation to prevent pushing debris and bacteria into the cavity.

Dress wound with a nonocclusive or occlusive dressing based on wound depth and amount of exudate.

]]> 2024-12-02 14:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3242823592 Avulsion mdcordova https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3242823753 Cleanse and debride wound with saline or tap water irrigation. Avoid using tap water if exposed bone or tendon is present.

Apply saline-soaked gauze over the wound and cover with additional gauze.

Gently irrigate completely avulsed tissue with saline.

Wrap the avulsed tissue in saline-soaked gauze and place in a watertight bag.

Place the bag in ice water or on top of an ice bag. Avoid direct contact of the tissue with the ice.

Refer to a physician for further cleansing

and evaluation.

]]> 2024-12-02 14:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3242823753 Infected abrasion wound mdcordova https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3247590379 Signs to recognize this wound infection:

  • The scrape turns redder and spreads

  • It feels hot or swollen to the touch

  • Pus or yellow fluid leaks out

]]> 2024-12-05 04:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3247590379 Infected laceration wound mdcordova https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3247591460 Signs to recognize this wound infection:

  • The skin around the cut becomes red and puffy

  • The area is tender or painful when touched

  • Pus forms inside the cut

  • You might get a fever or feel unwell

]]> 2024-12-05 04:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3247591460 Infected avulsion wound mdcordova https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3247592205 Signs to recognize this wound infection:

  • Redness spreads beyond the wound area

  • Swelling increases and the wound area feels hot

  • Pus or blood with a bad smell leaks out

  • You may feel chills or have a fever


]]> 2024-12-05 04:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3247592205 Infected incision wound mdcordova https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3247592988 Signs to recognize this wound infection:

  • Redness and swelling extend beyond the edges of the cut

  • The cut becomes painful instead of healing

  • Yellow or green discharge appears

  • Fever or feeling sick can occur if the infection spreads

]]> 2024-12-05 04:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3247592988 Infected puncture wound mdcordova https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3247593689 Signs to recognize this wound infection:

  • Redness or swelling develops around the puncture hole

  • The wound becomes painful, especially when pressed

  • A foul-smelling discharge appears

  • There might be stiffness or fever, especially if tetanus is involved


]]> 2024-12-05 04:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3247593689 Universal precautions when caring for a wound: mdcordova https://padlet.com/mdcordova/14was8u6keie0898/wish/3249963843

  • Wash hands thoroughly before and after wound care.

  • Wear disposable gloves to prevent contamination.

  • Use sterile tools and materials for cleaning and dressing wounds.

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