Wound Care Padlet by Rishikesh Sankaran _ Student - GreenHopeHS https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg en-us 2025-10-01 15:29:23 UTC 2025-10-01 16:14:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Picture rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613680906 An abrasion is when your skin gets scraped or rubbed off.

]]> 2025-10-01 15:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613680906 Initial and Post Care rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613691878 Initial: Wash with soap and water, then cover it with sterile dressing.


Post Care: If the wound has been exposed, or you suspect an infection may occur, add anti-infection topical creams. If it becomes infected, refer to your doctor.

]]> 2025-10-01 15:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613691878 Picture rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613692834 An avulsion is when a body part or the skin is completely or partially torn off from the body.

]]> 2025-10-01 15:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613692834 Initial and Post Care rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613693128 Initial: Stop the bleeding with gauze or bleed stoppers, then bandage the affected body part and go to the emergency room.


Post Care: Replace the bandages and watch for infection. If you suspect any complications, refer to your doctor.

]]> 2025-10-01 15:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613693128 Initial and Post Care rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613694517 Initial: If there is heavy bleeding, compress the wound to stop the bleed. Then, wash with soap and water before covering with gauze and bandages.


Post Care: If the wound is "talking" then they should be referred for sutures in order for the wound to remain closed.

]]> 2025-10-01 15:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613694517 Initial and Post Care rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613694938 Initial: Stop the bleeding. If the object is still inside leave it in and keep it protected (exception for thorns and splinters), otherwise, use gauze and dressing to keep it bandaged. Then, transport the individual to the ER if the wound was caused by a larger object.


Post Care: All serious puncture wound patients should immediately be transported to the ER.

]]> 2025-10-01 15:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613694938 Initial and Post Care rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613695123 Initial: As soon as the surgery is finished, individuals should get sutured and have the wound closed. The wound should be covered with sterile dressing.


Post Care: If the incision causes further complications later, you may need to check in with your doctor. Sometimes, individuals need to go back to their doctor to get surgical sutures removed after the incision heals.

]]> 2025-10-01 15:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613695123 Picture rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613695347 A laceration is a wound with jagged edges and is usually wider open and caused by blunt force.

]]> 2025-10-01 15:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613695347 Picture rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613695510 A puncture wound is a wound cause by a sharp object piercing deeply through the skin.

]]> 2025-10-01 15:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613695510 Picture rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613695644 An incision is a purposeful surgical wound made to gain access inside the body.

]]> 2025-10-01 15:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613695644 Universal Precautions during Wound Care rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613737064 OSHA outlines guidelines for health providers in order to stay safe while providing wound care. All providers should wear disposable non latex gloves, gowns/aprons/masks (hospital setting), and eye protection. If you come in contact with blood you should take tests for HIV. Also, after treating these wounds you should disinfect yourself as well as any surfaces the blood came in contact with.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613737064 Recognizing an Infected Wound rtsankaran https://padlet.com/rtsankaran/4ujbvfh5b240v4xg/wish/3613747528 - Redness and red stripes around the wound

- Swelling or puffiness

- Pus or yellow stuff coming out

- Pain that gets worse

- Odors

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