types of wounds by Eleanor Beck _ Student - GreenHopeHS

Abrasion

elbeck2 — 2025-02-25 14:32:44 UTC

-wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction

-Remove any dirt or debris with tweezers cleaned with alcohol.

-Keep the site dry and clean. It may be covered with an occlusive thin film dressing,

Lacerations

elbeck2 — 2025-02-25 14:47:43 UTC

-A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

-Apply direct pressure to the wound.

-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.

Incision

elbeck2 — 2025-02-25 14:49:01 UTC

-A surgical cut made in skin or flesh.

-Clean the area with mild soap and water and gently pat dry with a clean towel or cloth.

-Use a normal saline solution (salt water) or mild soapy water.

puncture wounds

elbeck2 — 2025-02-25 14:49:46 UTC

-A forceful injury caused by a sharp, pointed object that goes into the skin.

-Apply a thin layer of an antibiotic cream or ointment (Neosporin, Polysporin).

-Apply a thin layer of an antibiotic cream or ointment (Neosporin, Polysporin). For the first two days, rewash the area and reapply the antibiotic when you change the dressing.

Avulsion

elbeck2 — 2025-02-25 14:50:34 UTC

-A forcible tearing off of skin or another part of the body, such as an ear or a finger

-cleaning the wound with warm water and mild soap, applying an antibiotic ointment to avoid infection, and covering the wound with a sterile bandage.