Wounds by Alice Walter _ Student - WakefieldMS

Abrasion

arwalter — 2025-10-10 15:06:22 UTC

Definition: An abrasion is when the skin is scraped against a rough surface. The top layer of skin wears away, exposing numerous blood capillaries.

Care Provided: Thoroughly clean the wound with soap and water. Apply a protective ointment and cover with a clean bandaid.

Post Care: Clean the wound, stop bleeding by applying pressure, apply antibiotic ointment, and lastly cover the wound.

Laceration

arwalter — 2025-10-10 15:18:56 UTC

Definition: Occurs when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded, giving a wound the appearance of a jagged-edge cavity.

Care Provided: Begins with applying firm pressure with a clean cloth to stop bleeding, followed by gently washing the wound with soap and water.

Post Care: Involves keeping the wound clean and dry, and changing the bandage.

Incision

arwalter — 2025-10-10 15:27:20 UTC

Definition: A Surgical cut into the body. A wound with smooth edges.

Care Provided: Keeping the site clean and dry and changing the dressing.

Post Care: Keep it clean and monitor for infection.

Puncture Wound

arwalter — 2025-10-10 15:31:47 UTC

Definition: Direct penetration into the skin. It can easily occur during physical activity and can be fatal.

Care Provided: Medical attention might be needed if there is a risk. Clean the wound and control the bleeding.

Post Care: Clean it with soap and water, stop bleeding with pressure, and apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment and a bandage.

Avulsion

arwalter — 2025-10-10 19:54:27 UTC

Definition: Occurs when skin is torn away from the body. This can cause major bleeding.

Care provided: immediate first aid, like controlling bleeding and cleaning the wound, followed by medical treatment

Post Care: Control the bleeding by applying pressure, rinse the wound, and go to the hospital. After going to the hospital, you should rest, then physical therapy might be needed.

Universal Precautions

arwalter — 2025-10-10 19:58:54 UTC

Universal precautions when caring for a wound include personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, gowns, and eye protection to prevent the transmission of infection through blood and body fluids. You should wash your hands before and after caring for a wound.

Infected Wound

arwalter — 2025-10-10 20:03:52 UTC

Signs can be pain, redness, swelling, hot to the touch, or the wound could also pus if it is infected.