Chapter 9 Wound Care by Hazbelle Carrasco Munoz _ Student - WakefieldMS

Puncture Wound

hlcarrascomunoz — 2023-10-25 16:20:51 UTC

A skin wound caused by direct penetration of the tissues by a pointed object

wash hands before and after, stop the bleeding and never pull out the object until it's safe to.

apply a thin layer of antibiotic cream or ointment. rewash the area and reapply the antibiotic when changing the dressing.

Laceration

hlcarrascomunoz — 2023-10-25 22:33:47 UTC

A skin wound that occurs when a blunt force has been delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded, giving a wound the appearance of a jagged-edge cavity

Apply direct pressure to the wound
Use gauze or clean cloth
Keep the wound and stitches clean for 24-48 hours

Incision

hlcarrascomunoz — 2023-10-25 22:39:27 UTC

A skin wound with smooth edges that often appears where a sharp or pointed object such as a knife or piece of glass tears the skin

Wash hands before and after
Apply direct pressure
cover scar with bandages and sunscreen 6 months after surgery

Avulsion

hlcarrascomunoz — 2023-10-25 23:45:58 UTC

A type of skin wound in which a piece of skin is ripped off

To reattach the torn tissue, the tissue should be placed on moist gauze, preferably saturated with saline solution
Should be taken along with the athlete to the hospital for reattachment

Abrasion

hlcarrascomunoz — 2023-10-25 23:47:23 UTC

A common condition in which the skin is scraped against a rough surface, the top layer of skin wears away, exposing blood capillaries

Apply an antiseptic lotion or cream. Cover the area with an adhesive bandage or gauze pad and change dressing often.
Keep the site dry and clean, apply ointments if instructed to do so by doctors. Try not to exert yourself so you don't start bleeding again.

When is a wound infected?

hlcarrascomunoz — 2023-10-25 23:59:54 UTC

When there is inflammation, pus forming around and on the wound. Fever may occur as well as pain, heat, redness, swelling, and disordered function. Most infected wounds can be treated with antibiotics

Universal precautions needed when caring for a wound

hlcarrascomunoz — 2023-10-26 00:02:47 UTC

Wash your hands thoroughly before and after any contact with patients or specimens. Always wear gloves if you might contact blood and body fluids to prevent transferring diseases.