Wound Care by Madilynn Feyen _ Student - FuquayVarinaHS https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf en-us 2023-10-05 13:17:32 UTC 2023-10-06 15:45:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Abrasion mgfeyen https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2733957747 Definition: An abrasion is skin that is scraped against a rough surface, the top layer of skin wears away exposing numerous blood capillaries.
Initial Care: Clean the scrape with soap and water, put ointment like neosporin or antibiotic on it and cover is with a band aid. 
Post Care: There is no post care for an abrasion unless it gets infected, in which case you should go to the hospital.


]]> 2023-10-05 13:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2733957747 Laceration mgfeyen https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2733964994 Definition: A laceration occurs when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded, giving a wound the appearance of a jagged-edge cavity. 
Initial Care: Depending on how deep the lacerations are, it may require suture, staples, or medical glue. If you have a laceration you should always go to the hospital. 
Post Care: Follow the doctor's instructions if you end up getting sutures or staples.

]]> 2023-10-05 13:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2733964994 Incision mgfeyen https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2733975772 Definition: A incision is a cut with a clean smooth edge. 
Initial Care: Keep it clean and go to the hospital
Post Care: After you go to the hospital you will most likely receive sutures or staples. With an incision you should keep it clean, moist, and covered to keep it from getting infected. You should also follow your doctor's orders.

]]> 2023-10-05 13:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2733975772 Puncture Wound mgfeyen https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2733984124 Definition: A puncture wound can easily occur during physical activities and can be fatal. Direct penetration of tissues can introduce the tetanus bacillus into the bloodstream, possibly making the athlete a victim of lockjaw. 
Initial Care: Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze to stop the bleeding and go to the hospital.
Post Care: Keep it clean, apply antibiotic ointment so you don't get an infection and follow the doctor's orders.

]]> 2023-10-05 13:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2733984124 Avulsion Wound mgfeyen https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2733995675 Definition: An avulsion wound is skin that is torn from the body, and it is typically associated with major bleeding. 
Initial Care: Take the skin and tissue that fell off, place it in moist gauze that's saturated in saline solution and go to the hospital.
Post Care: Follow your doctor's orders and keep it clean so it doesn't get infected.
]]> 2023-10-05 13:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2733995675 Universal Precautions mgfeyen https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2735794782 Some universal precautions are sterile gloves, gowns and facemasks. It is important to use these to protect you from bloodborne pathogens and possible disease. ]]> 2023-10-06 15:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2735794782 Recognize An Infection mgfeyen https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2735800800 If you have a wound you should really try and prevent infections by keeping it clean. covered, and put ointment on it. some ways to recognize if your wound is infected is pain, heat, redness, swelling, and pus around the wound. Infection can be deadly so if you have any of these signs and symptoms you should seek medical help immediately. ]]> 2023-10-06 15:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mgfeyen/21witcvmsm6qh4xf/wish/2735800800