Types of Wounds by Sanjana Malini Raman _ Student - GreenHopeHS https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv By Sanjana Raman en-us 2025-09-30 16:29:51 UTC 2025-10-01 11:04:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/1f9a0.svg Abrasion smraman https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3611768796 Definition: Skin that has been scraped against a rough surface. Layers of skin are removed. Least severe type of wound.

Initial care: Cleaning the wound, controlling any bleeding, using antibiotic ointment and covering it with a bandage.

Post care: Change dressing daily, watch for infection and keep it clean.

]]> 2025-09-30 16:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3611768796 Lacerations smraman https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3611773772 Definition: Deep cut or tear in the skin. Blunt trauma to the bone.

Initial care: Washing hands, applying gentle pressure, cleaning the wound and using sterile dressings/bandages.

Post care: Keep clean, monitor for infection, may need sutures or staples.

]]> 2025-09-30 16:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3611773772 Incision smraman https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3611776338 Definition: A clean, straight/smooth cut in the skin. Made during surgeries.

Initial care: Keeping area sterile, controlling bleeding, covering with sterile dressing.

Post care: Keep clean and dry, may need sutures or staples, monitor for infection.

]]> 2025-09-30 16:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3611776338 Puncture Wound smraman https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3611780049 Definition: Small deep wound caused by sharp object. Penetrates the skin.

Initial care: Washing hands, rinsing the wound with clean water, applying antiseptic, covering with bandages.

Post care: Watch for infection, tetanus shot may be needed.

]]> 2025-09-30 16:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3611780049 Avulsion smraman https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3612527580 Definition: A wound where the tissue or skin is torn away from the bone.

Initial care: Controlling pressure to manage bleeding, rinsing, and covering with bandages. Maybe also saving any torn tissue/skin.

Post care: Medical care like plastic surgery, keeping it clean, preventing infection.

]]> 2025-10-01 02:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3612527580 Universal Precautions smraman https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3612531708

  • Always wear PPE like gloves, masks, face shields, gowns, etc.

  • Wash hands before and after you come in contact with the wound.

  • Avoid direct contact with dried or liquid blood and body fluids.

  • Dispose of materials safely and don't reuse, like scalpels or needles.

  • Always following OSHA guidelines


    • ]]>     2025-10-01 02:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3612531708     Recognizing Infections smraman https://padlet.com/smraman/55nyjf17wp0c17xv/wish/3612536404 Common signs include:

    1. Pain

    2. Heat around the wound

    3. Redness

    4. Swelling

    5. Disordered funtion

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