types of wounds by Nova Pate _ Student - WakeForestHS

laceration

njpate — 2025-10-07 01:55:18 UTC

Definition: occurs when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded. It looks like a jagged edged wound. Initial care: apply direct pressure to stop bleeding then clean the wound and dress it. For aftercare keep the stitches or wound edges clean and dry and watch for signs of infection

Inscision

njpate — 2025-10-07 01:57:12 UTC

Definition is a wound with smooth edges period for initial care apply firm pressure to control bleeding then clean and assess and dress the cut. For post care keep the incision clean and dry and observe for signs of infection.

Avulsion wound

njpate — 2025-10-07 01:58:34 UTC

The definition is a skin is torn from the body. For initial care you should control the bleeding by putting pressure and try and save any detached skin for further medical use period for postcare you should keep the area clean keep evaluating the wound and follow the doctor's specific dressing instructions.

Puncture wound

njpate — 2025-10-07 02:00:22 UTC

A puncture wound is a deep in narrow wound caused by sharp object piercing the skin. For initial care allow very little bleeding and clean the wound then wash and cover it for postcare you should monitor the deep wound closely for infection and ensure your tetanus shot is current.

Abrasion

njpate — 2025-10-07 02:02:58 UTC

A definition of an abrasion is skin scraped against a rough surface. For initial care clean the scrape with water and soap and apply antibiotic ointment then cover it. For postcare keep the wound covered clean and moist until it's healed.

universal precautions.

njpate — 2025-10-07 02:05:45 UTC

treating all bodily fluids (especially blood) as potentially infectious by routinely using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gloves and eye protection. After the procedure, properly dispose of all contaminated materials and sharp objects, and strictly practice hand hygiene to ensure a safe environment for both the patient and the caregiver.

infection

njpate — 2025-10-07 02:07:45 UTC

You can recognize an infection by noticing signs that the wound is getting worse instead of better after 48 hours, such as increasing pain, swelling, and redness that spreads outward. The most definitive sign is the presence of thick, discolored discharge (pus), which may be yellow, green, or have a foul odor