Types of Wounds and care Padlet by Owen Markell _ Student - GreenHopeHS

Definition

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Skin scraped against a rough surface. The top layer of skin wears away, exposing numerous blood capillaries. Increases the probability for infections

Initial Care

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Wash your hands, then apply gentle, continuous pressure with a clean cloth or gauze to stop any bleeding. Once bleeding stops, clean the wound with water and mild soap

Post Care

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After cleaning it, apply a nonstick bandage to maintain a moist healing environment. Most minor scrapes can be treated at home and do not require sutures. You should only get sutures for deeper, gaping wounds.

Univeral Precautions

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Prepare to treat the abrasion - Wash your hands, put on gloves, gather supplies(soap, water, clean cloths)

Clean the wound - Control the bleeding, rinse the wound, clean the surrounding area, remove debris, and cover the wound.

How to tell if there is a infection

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Increasing pain, redness that spreads from the wound, pus or cloudy drainage and swelling

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Definition

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

Initial Care

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To care for a laceration, immediately apply firm, direct pressure to stop bleeding and, if possible, elevate the wound.

Post Care

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Keep it clean and dry, change bandages as directed, apply antibiotic ointment if instructed, and avoid activity that could cause infection or further harm to it.

Universal Precautions

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Universal precautions for a laceration involve wearing personal protective equipment like gloves and ensuring thorough handwashing before and after any contact to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens

How to tell if there is a infection

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Worsening or spreading redness, increased swelling and pain, warmth, a foul odor, and a discharge of pus (white, yellow, or green fluid)

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Definition

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Wounds with smooth edges, similar to lacerations, but aren't jagged.

Initial Care

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Washing your hands before and after contact, inspecting the wound for signs of infection protecting it from stress and friction, and avoiding prolonged soaking in baths or pools.

Post Care

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Keeping the incision clean and dry, changing bandages as directed, showering to gently clean the area while avoiding soaking, and protecting it from the sun

Universal Precautions

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You must treat all blood and wound drainage as potentially infectious. The main steps are always washing your hands before and after, and wearing gloves to create a barrier when you touch the wound or change the dressing.

How to tell if there is a infection

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Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness around the incision, along with pus or a bad-smelling discharge

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Definition

ormarkell — 2025-10-01 15:52:12 UTC

Direct penetration of tissue from sharp pointed objects like forks or sticks

Initial Care

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Stop any bleeding by applying pressure with a clean cloth. Then, wash your hands and thoroughly clean the wound with running water and soap. Apply an antibiotic ointment and cover the wound with a clean

Post Care

ormarkell — 2025-10-01 15:53:28 UTC

Keep the wound clean and dry, changing the bandage as directed, and monitor for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, warmth, increased pain, or pus.

Universal Precautions

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Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after treatment, and wear protective gloves to create a barrier when cleaning the wound, applying pressure, or changing the dressing. Special care must also be taken to handle and dispose of any sharp objects safely, however, if the object is large, keep it in and do not remove it.

How to tell if there is a infection

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Increasing pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and the draining of pus or cloudy fluid

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Definition

ormarkell — 2025-10-01 16:01:00 UTC

Skin is torn from the skin

Initial Care

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Applying gentle, direct pressure to stop bleeding, then carefully rinsing the wound with lukewarm water and mild soap to clean debris

Post Care

ormarkell — 2025-10-01 16:03:06 UTC

Keeping the area clean and protected, managing pain with medication, and following your doctor's specific instructions, which may include elevation, immobilization with a cast or splint, or physical therapy

Universal Precautions

ormarkell — 2025-10-01 16:05:07 UTC

Universal precautions for an avulsion wound focus on preventing infection, managing bleeding, and safely handling body fluids and potentially contaminated materials

How to tell if there is a infection

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Increased pain, redness, warmth, or swelling in the wound area, red streaks leading from the wound, or the presence of pus

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