types of skin wounds by Ellie Wyatt _ Student - FuquayVarinaHS

abrasions

ekwyatt — 2025-03-06 15:21:12 UTC

an abrasion wound is superfical injuries that occur on the skin and visceral linings of the body,disrupting tissue continuity. they are minor wounds. cover the wound with a sterlie dressing and continue to apply direct pressure on it. apply a topical antibiotic ointment to the abrasion to help it not get that infected. make sure you clean it every day

infected abrasion wound

ekwyatt — 2025-03-06 15:22:34 UTC

ekwyatt — 2025-03-06 15:25:07 UTC

make sure you dont make contact with anyone so they dont get it as help. there will be pus in the wound and sometimes it will be red

lacteration wound

ekwyatt — 2025-03-06 18:40:02 UTC

occurs when the skin,tisssue or the muscle is torn or cut open. they can be deep or shallow or long or short. it looks like pus or a cloud in the wound. their can be draining fuilds. go apply pressure on the wound and get the treatment started. clean the wound and use hot water to help you with this

infected wound

ekwyatt — 2025-03-06 18:43:35 UTC

that is disustuing

incision wound

ekwyatt — 2025-03-07 15:07:08 UTC

incision wound is a cut in the skin and can occur with a sharp object. use soapy water and gently wipe the skin with it. try to remove all drainage that may have built up. cover up the wound for at least 24 to 48 hours. make sure you talk to your doctor about it. clean it up daily,avold picking at it and put a new bandage to help with the infection.

ekwyatt — 2025-03-07 15:08:09 UTC

this is what an infected wound looks like for a incision

puncture wound

ekwyatt — 2025-03-07 15:23:03 UTC

made by a pointed object such as a nail,knife or a sharp tooth. they often show on the surface of the skin. there is a small entry hole and its a long tear into the skin. you have to get treatment when you can. this can lead to a serious thing. you need to wash it with soap and water for 15 mins. you can put antibiotic cream on it to help you. please stop the bleeding and cover up the wound as well

infected wound

ekwyatt — 2025-03-07 15:23:53 UTC

avulsion wound

ekwyatt — 2025-03-07 18:39:33 UTC

is a forcible tearing off the skin another part of the body. it can be on the ear or a finger. layers of skin can be torn off to expose muscles,tendons and tissue. it appears as a chuck of skin or tissue torn away from the body. it may be a deep wound often exposing underlying tissues like fat. clean the wound with warm water and mib soap,applying an antibotic ointment to avoid infection,and covering up the wound with a sterlie bandage. you have to seek immediate medical attention as avulsion injuries can lead to servere complications if not treated properly. make sure you clean the wound and put a bandage on it to help you. try to keep it clean and dry.

infected avulsion wound

ekwyatt — 2025-03-07 18:40:45 UTC