Wound Padlet by Cade Hagan _ Student - HeritageMS

Abrasion

cwhagan — 2025-10-07 00:45:43 UTC

An abrasion is a surface-level wound caused by scraping the top layer of skin (falling on concrete)

Clean wound, apply antiseptic, and cover wound with bandage.

Monitor for infection should be fast scab and healing time.

cwhagan — 2025-10-07 00:49:49 UTC

Burns are tissue damage that could come from chemicals, heat, or electricity.

Initially, put it under cool water, then cover the burn.

If the burn is severe enough, the patient would need a referral.

cwhagan — 2025-10-07 00:53:03 UTC

Skin torn completely or partially away

Initially, control bleeding, then cover with a moist dressing

Immediate referral, potential surgery, or sutures needed.

cwhagan — 2025-10-07 00:57:23 UTC

Deep cut in the skin from sharp objects

(knives or glass).

Stop bleeding, clean the wound, and then put on a dressing.

If deep or wide enough, the patient would need referral or sutures.

cwhagan — 2025-10-07 01:00:28 UTC

Small deep wound from a pointy or sharp object, like a nail or splinter.

Stop bleeding, clean the wound, and cover with a dressing

if deep enough sutures or referral may be needed.

cwhagan — 2025-10-07 01:03:21 UTC

wear personal protective gear like gloves or googles

Wash your hands before and after

Avoid direct contact with blood if possible

Use sterile tools

dispose of waste properly

cwhagan — 2025-10-07 01:06:42 UTC

redness, swelling, or pus

increased pain

unusual odor

fever or chills

streaking lines around the wound/moving away from the wound

cwhagan — 2025-10-07 13:03:53 UTC

small smooth cuts with a sharp tool.

Clean the wound, and cover it to avoid infection.

When you have an incision, you will usually have sutures.