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Abrasion

eibyrd — 2025-02-25 14:56:16 UTC

Skin scraped against a rough surface. Top layer of skin wears away and exposes numerous blood capillaries.

Initial Care: Disinfect the wound with an antiseptic and cover with a clean dressing (gauze, bandage, ect.)

Post Care: Keep the abrasion clean and dry, change the dressing often.

Laceration

eibyrd — 2025-02-25 15:01:41 UTC

Occurs when blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded. It gives the wound the appearance of a jagged edge cavity.

Initial Care: Apply direct pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding. Disinfect with an antiseptic and cover with sterile dressing until proper care is administered and stitches are given (if laceration is deep enough)

Post Care: Keep the area clean and change dressing often to avoid infections.

Incision

eibyrd — 2025-02-25 15:05:36 UTC

Incisions are wounds with smooth edges, typically because of a surgery or an intentional cut.

Initial Care: Use a normal saline solution (salt water) or mild soapy water to clean the wound. Administer sutures and apply sterile dressing.

Post Care: Keep incision site clean and dry while changing the sterile dressing often.

Puncture Wound

eibyrd — 2025-02-25 15:09:51 UTC

A puncture wound is a direct penetration of tissues. (splinters, poked, stabbed)

Initial Care: Apply antibiotic cream to prevent infections from debris that might have entered the body with the puncture and apply sterile dressing.

Post Care: Clean wound with mild soapy water and re-apply antibiotic before redressing with sterile dressing.

Avulsion

eibyrd — 2025-02-25 15:13:18 UTC

Skin is torn from the body, typically results in major bleeding.

Initial Care: Keep the wound dry and clean by rinsing with mild soapy water. Apply antibiotic ointment to prevent infection and cover with a sterile dressing.

Post Care: Change dressing and reapply antibiotic often while keeping the wound dry and clean.