Wounds by Jonathan Campos _ Student - WakeForestHS

Abrasion

jgcampos — 2025-10-07 14:10:42 UTC

Definition: surface level wound cause by scraping (e.g falling on pavement)

Initial care: clean with water, apply antiseptic, cover with sterile bandage

Post care: monitor for infection; usually no referral or sutures needed

jgcampos — 2025-10-07 14:12:28 UTC

Definition: deep cut of tear in skin, from sharp objects

Initial care: stop bleeding, clean wound, cover with sterile dressing

Post care: may need sutures or referral if deep or wide

jgcampos — 2025-10-07 14:14:39 UTC

Definition: small, deep wound from pointed object (e.g nail)

Initial care: stop bleeding, clean wound, cover with sterile dressing

Post care: may need sutures or referral if deep or wide

jgcampos — 2025-10-07 14:15:15 UTC

Definition: Skin or tissue torn away completely or partially

Initial care: control bleeding, cover with moist sterile dressing

Post care: immediate referral; may need surgery or sutures

jgcampos — 2025-10-07 14:18:57 UTC

Wear gloves

use sterile tools

dispose of waste properly

wash hands before/after

avoid direct contact with blood

jgcampos — 2025-10-07 14:19:56 UTC

redness, swelling warmth

pus or foul odor

increased pain

fever or chills

delayed healing