Types of Wounds and Care by Sophia Breeding _ Student - WakefieldHS

Abrasions

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Skin scraped against rough surface causes an abrasion. To care for it, clean with soap and water and put a clean dry bandage on it.

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Lacerations

sgbreeding — 2023-10-25 14:59:03 UTC

Occurs when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or a poorly padded bone, giving the appearance of a jagged edge cavity. To care for it, run cool water over it and apply a sterile gauze bandage and refer to a physician.

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Incision

sgbreeding — 2023-10-25 15:02:04 UTC

A wound with smooth edges. To care for it gently wash it, air dry, and change to clean bandage.

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Puncture wounds

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Direct penetration of tissue can introduce the tetanus bacillus into the bloodstream. To care for it do not remove what punctured the skin and go to the hospital.

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Avulsion Wounds

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When skin is torn from the body. To care for it place avulsed tissue on moist gauze and go to the hospital.

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Universal Precautions for caring for wounds

sgbreeding — 2023-10-25 15:17:20 UTC

all open wounds and lesions should be covered with dressing that doesn't allow for transmission to or from an athlete
occlusive dressing lessens the chances of cross-contamination
when bleeding occurs athletes must be removed from participation til told it is safe to return

How to Recognize An Infection in a Wound

sgbreeding — 2023-10-25 15:19:54 UTC

Pain, heat, redness, swelling and disordered function
pus due to accumulation of white blood cells
fever