Canvas by Andrew Causey _ Student - NorthGarnerMS https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm Post anything anywhere en-us 2025-05-27 02:28:30 UTC 2025-05-27 02:44:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Abrasion amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468352141 An abrasion is a wound caused by the skin rubbing against a rough surface. It’s also called a scrape or graze and usually does not go deep.

]]> 2025-05-27 02:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468352141 Abrasion Inital Care amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468353490 Wash hands and wear gloves (universal precaution)

Rinse the wound with clean water

Gently scrub dirt out with soap and gauze

]]> 2025-05-27 02:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468353490 Abrasion Post Care amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468355541 Apply antibiotic ointment

Cover with a sterile bandage

Watch for signs of infection

Medical referral not usually needed unless it’s large or won’t heal


]]> 2025-05-27 02:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468355541 Laceration amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468357915 A laceration is a deep cut or tearing of the skin and tissues. It may be caused by a sharp object or impact injury.

]]> 2025-05-27 02:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468357915 Laceration Intial Care amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468359324 Apply gloves

Control bleeding with direct pressure

Clean around the wound carefully

Don’t remove deeply embedded objects

]]> 2025-05-27 02:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468359324 Laceration Post Care amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468360352 May need stitches (sutures) if the cut is deep

Cover with sterile dressing

Watch for infection

Refer to medical care if gaping or bleeding heavily


]]> 2025-05-27 02:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468360352 Puncture amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468363120 A puncture wound is a small but deep hole caused by a sharp, pointed object. These wounds often don’t bleed much but may cause internal damage.

]]> 2025-05-27 02:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468363120 Puncture Inital Care amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468364225 Use gloves

Control any bleeding

Do not remove embedded objects

Clean the surface around the wound

]]> 2025-05-27 02:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468364225 Puncture Post Care amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468365205 Seek medical attention

Tetanus shot may be needed

Monitor for signs of infection

]]> 2025-05-27 02:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468365205 Avulsion amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468366762 An avulsion is a wound where a part of the skin or tissue is torn away completely or partially.

]]> 2025-05-27 02:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468366762 Avulsion Initial Care amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468369049

  • Apply gloves

  • Control bleeding with pressure

  • Save the torn skin/tissue in sterile gauze (moist with saline) if possible

    • ]]>     2025-05-27 02:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468369049     Avulsion Post Care amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468370323

  • Immediate medical attention needed

  • May require stitches or surgery

  • Risk of infection is high

    • ]]>     2025-05-27 02:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468370323     Incision amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468373329 An incision is a clean, straight cut caused by a sharp object. It usually bleeds heavily and has neat edges.

    ]]>     2025-05-27 02:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468373329     Incision Initial Care amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468374433 Wear gloves

    Apply direct pressure to stop bleeding

    Clean wound edges

    ]]>     2025-05-27 02:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468374433     Incision Post Care amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468375247

  • Sutures may be needed

  • Keep clean and dry

  • Watch for signs of infection

    • ]]>     2025-05-27 02:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468375247     Universal Precautions When Caring for Wounds amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468377354 Always wear gloves before contact with blood

    Wash hands before and after care

    Use clean, sterile dressings and equipment

    Dispose of used materials safely in biohazard containers

    Avoid direct contact with open wounds

    ]]>     2025-05-27 02:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468377354     How to Recognize an Infected Wound amcausey https://padlet.com/amcausey/4h2fm7r4avjitofm/wish/3468379726

  • Redness spreading from the wound

  • Swelling and warmth

  • Pus or cloudy drainage

  • Foul odor

  • Fever or general illness

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