Types of wounds by Arianna Smith _ Student - FuquayVarinaHS https://padlet.com/amsmith21_1/d82flw94z6g13lq0 en-us 2024-10-07 14:40:32 UTC 2024-10-07 15:15:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Abrasions amsmith21_1 https://padlet.com/amsmith21_1/d82flw94z6g13lq0/wish/3157229435 -An abrasion is when skin is scraped against a rough surface

-Top layer of skin wears away exposing numerous blood capillaries

-Increases the probability for infection


How to treat it?

Clean the area with water or saline

Post care: At most you would need for this wound is a band-aid

]]> 2024-10-07 14:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amsmith21_1/d82flw94z6g13lq0/wish/3157229435 Lacerations amsmith21_1 https://padlet.com/amsmith21_1/d82flw94z6g13lq0/wish/3157243277 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.

This may also result in skin avulsion


How to treat it initially: Apply direct pressure to the wound. Then use a gauze, clean cloth, or plastic bag.


Post care: apply antibiotic ointment and cover the wound with a sterile gauze bandage and medical tape.

]]> 2024-10-07 14:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amsmith21_1/d82flw94z6g13lq0/wish/3157243277 Incisions amsmith21_1 https://padlet.com/amsmith21_1/d82flw94z6g13lq0/wish/3157251710 An incision is a wound with smooth and clean edges


How to treat initially: clean with soap and water and gently pat dry with a clean cloth


Post care: Use a normal saline solution

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  • A puncture wound can easily occur during physical activities and can be fatal.

    • Direct penetration of tissues can introduce the tetanus bacillus into the bloodstream, possibly making the athlete a victim of lockjaw

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


    How to treat initially: wash your hands to prevent initially, stop the bleeding, apply ointment, cover the wound.


    Post care: Wash the wound with clean water 2 times a day

    ]]>     2024-10-07 15:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amsmith21_1/d82flw94z6g13lq0/wish/3157261252     Avulsion wound amsmith21_1 https://padlet.com/amsmith21_1/d82flw94z6g13lq0/wish/3157277924

  • Avulsion wound is skin is torn from the body

  • Associated with major bleeding

  • To reattach the torn tissue, the avulsed tissue should be placed on moist gauze, preferably saturated with saline solution

  • Should be taken along with the athlete to the hospital for reattachment


    • How to treat initially: Control the bleeding with pressure, rinse the wound, replace the flap or being seperated tissue to the hospital.


    Post care: Keep the wound clean and dry for about 24-48 hours. Change the dressing once a day if it gets wet.

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