Wound Care Project by Sydney Waldon _ Student - ApexFriendshipMS https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o en-us 2023-10-12 13:40:18 UTC 2023-10-17 11:50:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Abrasion smwaldon https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2743673002 Definition:
A superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a brush burn.
Initial Care:
- Clean the wound with a non-fibre shedding material or sterile gauze, and use an antiseptic such as Betadine.
- Don't scrub at embedded dirt, as this can traumatise the site even more.
- Cover the cleaned wound with an appropriate non-stick sterile dressing.
Post Care: 
-Wash the scrape with clean water 2 times a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. 
- You may cover the scrape with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage. 
- Keep it warm, helps it heal faster and don't use creams or spray. ]]> 2023-10-12 13:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2743673002 Laceration smwaldon https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2743701551 Definition: A wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body tissue.
Initial Care:
- Apply direct pressure to the wound.
- If possible, elevate the wound above the heart.
- Do not tie a tourniquet around an affected limb.
- If bleeding stops, let some water run over the wound.
- If muscle, tendon, bone, or organs are exposed, do not try to push them back into place.
Post Care:
- Keep the wound clean and dry for the first 12-24 hours
- Clean by running cool water over the area and then use mild soap and water if possible.
- apply antibiotic ointment and cover the wound with a sterile gauze bandage and medical tape.
]]> 2023-10-12 14:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2743701551 Incision smwaldon https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2743715211 Definition:  A surgical cut made in skin or flesh.
Initial Care: 
- Gently wash it with soap and water to remove the crust.
- Do not scrub or soak the wound.
- Do not use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine, which can harm the tissue and slow wound healing.
- Air-dry the incision or pat it dry with a clean, fresh towel before reapplying the dressing.
Post Care: 
- Keep your incision dry.
- It's usually okay to wash with soap and water by the second day. 
-  Take a shower instead of a bath if you have stitches or skin tape on your incision.
-Gently towel-dry the incision after washing.
]]> 2023-10-12 14:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2743715211 Puncture smwaldon https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2743728240 Definition: A wound made by a pointed object such as a nail, knife, or sharp tooth.
Initial Care: 
- Wash your hands. This helps prevent infection.
- Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth.
- Clean the wound
Post Care:
- Apply an ointment.
- Cover the wound.
- Watch for infection.

]]> 2023-10-12 14:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2743728240 Avulsion smwaldon https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2748768455 Definition: A forcible tearing off of skin or another part of the body, such as an ear or a finger.
Initial Care: 
-Clean it makes sure there's no dirt 
- don't soak the wound
-be gentle with it 
Post Care:
-Keep wound clean and dry for 24-48 hours.
-Keep bandage on for at least 3 days]]> 2023-10-16 13:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2748768455 Universal Precautions smwaldon https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2748897865 Use gloves when working with blood or are around bodily fluids. Hand hygiene Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, masks, eyewear) Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette Sharps safety (engineering and work practice controls)Safe injection practices (i.e., aseptic technique for parenteral medications). Sterile instruments and devices.

]]> 2023-10-16 14:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2748897865 How to remove Gloves: smwaldon https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2748900737 click on image and it should go into a new tab to show video.  ]]> 2023-10-16 14:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2748900737 How to tell if a Wound is infected smwaldon https://padlet.com/smwaldon/6onq63ocb5r2tw4o/wish/2748901267 1. Redness and swelling around it
2.Persistent pain, doesn't get any better 
3.Pus or drainage
4.Fever and chills 
5.Swollen Lymph Nodes.
 


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