Canvas by Charlie Christofaro _ Student - HollyGroveMS

Abrasions

cjchristofaro — 2024-10-07 14:51:02 UTC

This is when the Top layer of skin wears away exposing blood capillaries.

Immediate care: use a bandaid and clean wound.

Long Term care: Keep cleaning thoroughly look to make sure scrape is not infected.

Lacerations

cjchristofaro — 2024-10-07 14:55:27 UTC

Lacerations occur 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: apply pressure go to seek help and clean it out.

Long term care: May require stitches and should be cleaned so they dont get infected.

Incisions

cjchristofaro — 2024-10-07 14:59:24 UTC

Incisions are mostly smooth around the edges and can be from surgery and operations.

Short term care: it should be closed ASAP and cleaned.

Long term care: Clean multiple times watch for infection and stitch it together.

Puncture wounds

cjchristofaro — 2024-10-07 15:02:20 UTC

Puncture wounds are caused by sharp objects breaking through the skin.

Short term care: you should apply pressure immediately and be taken to a hospital.

Long term care: Surgery may be required and should be closed with stitches and be looked out for infection.

Avulsion wounds

cjchristofaro — 2024-10-07 15:05:20 UTC

Avulsion wounds are when skin is torn from the body.

Short term: You should cover the wound up and go to the hospital.

Longterm: You should go to the hospital and get the skin reattached to your body and constantly watch for infections.