Wound Care Padlet by Nathan Cochran _ Student - WakeForestHS https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo en-us 2021-10-04 15:33:29 UTC 2021-10-05 04:18:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Abrasion nlcochran https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790099503 To care for an abrasion, rinse and clean the wound, apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment, and protect/cover the abrasion. 

Post care treatment that can be helpful to heal an abrasion includes cleaning the wound and changing the ointment and bandage once per day. ]]> 2021-10-04 15:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790099503 Avulsion nlcochran https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790100316 To care for an avulsion, rest and ice the affected area and do controlled exercises that help restore range of motion. This helps improve muscle strength and promote bone healing.

Post care treatment for an avulsion includes cleaning the wound, elevating the wound, bandaging the wound, using cool compressions, and reducing scarring by avoiding direct sunlight on your wound. ]]> 2021-10-04 15:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790100316 Incision nlcochran https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790101427 To care for an incision, gently wash it with soap and water to remove the crust. Air-dry the incision or pat it dry with a clean, fresh towel before reapplying the dressing. 

Post care treatment for an incision: a surgical incision heals in about two weeks. More complex surgical incisions will take longer to heal. If you have other medical conditions or are taking certain medications, your healing time may differ. ]]> 2021-10-04 15:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790101427 Laceration nlcochran https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790102770 To care for a laceration, apply antibiotic ointment, and then cover the wound area with a sterile gauze bandage and first-aid tape. Clean the wound area daily with soap and water and apply a fresh sterile bandage.

After a laceration, take antibiotics and pain medication as directed. Avoid strenuous activities. Ask your doctor about when it is safe to shower, bathe, or soak in water. Do not pick at or scratch the wound.]]> 2021-10-04 15:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790102770 Puncture Wound nlcochran https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790103842 To care for a puncture wound, start off by stopping the bleeding; apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth. Clean the wound and apply an antibiotic such as Neosporin or Polysporin. Cover the wound and change the dressing whenever the bandage becomes wet or dirty.

After caring for a puncture wound, keep your wound clean and dry. When you are allowed to bathe, carefully wash the wound with soap and water. Dry the area and put on new, clean bandages as directed. Change your bandages when they get wet or dirty.

 
]]> 2021-10-04 15:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790103842 Universal Precautions Needed For Treating a Wound nlcochran https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790163129 Use disposable gloves and other protective barriers while examining all patients and while handling needles, scalpels, and other sharp instruments. Washing hands and other skin surfaces that are contaminated with blood or body fluids immediately after a procedure or examination is needed. Changing gloves between patients and never reusing gloves is a must when treating wounds.


]]> 2021-10-04 15:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790163129 How To Recognize Infection In a Wound nlcochran https://padlet.com/nlcochran/gcnsu1oi2fyu3huo/wish/1790165002 Signs of infection include:
Expanding redness around the wound
Yellow or greenish-colored pus or cloudy wound drainage
Red streaking spreading from the wound
Increased swelling, tenderness, or pain around the wound
Fever

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