Type of wounds and Care by Oleksandr Kyrylchuk _ Student - WakeForestMS

Abrasion

okyrylchuk1 — 2024-11-25 15:56:44 UTC

An abrasion is a wound caused by skin rubbing against tuff surface resulting in scraping away of the skin. Initial care, wash the wound gently with soap and water, remove dirt or debris with sterile tweezers, apply an antibiotic ointment and cover with a clean bandage. Post care: Change dressing daily or when it becomes wet/dirty, monitor for infection, referral rarely needed unless abrasion is extensive or contaminated.

Laceration

okyrylchuk1 — 2024-11-25 15:59:12 UTC

A deep ct or tear in skin/flesh. Initial care: Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth to stop bleeding. rinse the wound with clean water. Cover with a sterile dressing. post care: Seek medical attention if the wound is deep wide or continues to bleed. sutures may be needed for deep lacerations, change dressings daily and monitor for infection.

Puncture wound

okyrylchuk1 — 2024-11-25 16:01:40 UTC

A deep wound caused by pointed object piercing the skin, initial care: Allow minor bleeding to help flush out debris. Clean the wound thoroughly with soap and water. Do not remove deep objects seek medical help immediately. post care: Tetanus shot may be required if wound is from a rusty/dirty object, keep wound clean and dry, monitor for infection.

Avulsion

okyrylchuk1 — 2024-11-25 16:03:49 UTC

A wound where portion of skin or tissue is forcibly removed. Initial care: apply pressure to control bleeding, preserve any detached tissue in a moist sterile gauze and place in sealed bag, seek medical care. Postcare: surgery may be needed to repair tissue, antibiotics may be prescribed, follow up for proper wound healing.

Burn (thermal)

okyrylchuk1 — 2024-11-25 16:07:27 UTC

Tissue damage caused by heat chemicals electricity sunlight or radiation. Initial care cool the burn with running water for 10-15 minutes do not apply ice or ointments. cover with a non-stick sterile dressing, post care, seek medical attention for severe burns or burns covering large areas. monitors for signs of infection