Wounds & Wound Care by Milena Stephenson _ Student - ApexFriendshipHS https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971 en-us 2021-10-04 13:20:37 UTC 2025-11-14 08:28:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Abrasion mvstephenson https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836293281 - skin scraped against a rough surface and the top layer of skin wears away exposing numerous blood capillaries (increases risk of infection)

INITIAL CARE: clean with soap/water or sterile solution and then use a sterile dressing to keep wound clean with antibacterial ointment.

POST CARE: Use saline solution to clean wound repeatedly and keep changing the dressing.

]]> 2021-10-22 13:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836293281 Laceration mvstephenson https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836293572 - 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 (can result in skin avulsion)

INITIAL CARE: clean with sterile solution, depending on the severity of how deep laceration is apply sutures within 12 hours, and apply dressing.

POST CARE: Don't get the wound wet, change the bandage if it gets wet or dirty, apply antibiotic ointment as physician directs, and check wounds for signs of infection.
]]> 2021-10-22 13:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836293572 Incision mvstephenson https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836293846 - Wounds with smooth edges

INITIAL CARE: gently clean with soap and water to remove any crust, depending on the severity of incisions sutures may be applied, apply dressing.

POST CARE: Change bandage if it gets wet or dirty, don't rub or scrub incisions, keep an eye out for signs of infection.]]> 2021-10-22 13:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836293846 Puncture mvstephenson https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836294538 - Direct penetration of tissue can easily occur during physical activities and can be fatal 

INITIAL CARE: Stop bleeding, apply pressure, clean the wound, apply ointment and cover with bandages, depending on severity sutures may be needed. 

POST CARE: Don't get wound wet, change the bandage if it gets wet or dirty, constantly check for signs of infection, and clean the wound.

]]> 2021-10-22 13:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836294538 Avulsion mvstephenson https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836294941 - Skin is torn from the body and usually majorly bleeds 

INITIAL CARE: Apply pressure to try to control bleeding, put avulsed tissue on moist gauze saturated in saline solution to be brought to the hospital for reattachment.

POST CARE: Keep wound clean and dry, change the dressing if it gets dirty or wet, check wound every day, keep the wound clean.]]> 2021-10-22 13:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836294941 INFECTIONS mvstephenson https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836898099 SIGNS OF INFECTION:
- Same as inflammation (paint, heat, redness, swelling, and disordered function)
- Pus
- Fever as body fights infection

Treatment: Most can be treated with antibiotics]]> 2021-10-22 17:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836898099 (UP) - Universal Precaution mvstephenson https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836914095 USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Disposable gloves, masks, gowns, eye protection, disposable mouthpieces for resuscitation devices.

PREPARING ATHLETE: Open wounds and lesions should be covered with a dressing that does not allow transmission like occlusive dressings that lessen the chance of cross-contamination 

BLEEDING: Athlete must be removed and can return when deemed safe by medical staff ]]> 2021-10-22 17:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836914095 Removing Gloves mvstephenson https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836920330 1. Grasp palm of glove near your wrist and carefully pull off inside out.
2. Hold glove in still-gloved hand
3. Pull glove until it's inside out 
4. Wash your hands ]]> 2021-10-22 17:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mvstephenson/2anuemjbfti6r971/wish/1836920330