Types of Wound and Care Padlet by Vivian Morales _ Student - MillbrookHS https://padlet.com/vjmorales1/b6knev0lndvm2sw5 en-us 2024-10-04 14:57:22 UTC 2024-10-04 16:15:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Abrasion Wound vjmorales1 https://padlet.com/vjmorales1/b6knev0lndvm2sw5/wish/3153913316

  • Skin scraped against a rough surface

  • Top layer of skin wears away, exposing numerous blood capillaries which increases the probability of infection

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  • Blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded giving the wound an appearance of a jagged-edged cavity

  • May result in skin avulsion

  • May be a deep wound

  • Severe lacerations should be referred immediately to a physician

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  • Wounds with smooth edges

  • Often done surgically

    • ]]>     2024-10-04 16:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vjmorales1/b6knev0lndvm2sw5/wish/3153923772     Puncture Wound vjmorales1 https://padlet.com/vjmorales1/b6knev0lndvm2sw5/wish/3153927958

  • Can easily occur during physical activities and can easily be fatal

  • Direct penetration can introduce tetanus into the bloodstream which can lead to the athlete getting lockjaw

  • All severe puncture wounds should be referred immediately to a physician

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