wound care padlet by Lyla Harrington _ Student - WakefieldHS https://padlet.com/laharrington3/jwy47nmqbpqhyp7y en-us 2023-11-02 11:31:30 UTC 2023-11-02 12:49:00 UTC hello@padlet.com abrasions laharrington3 https://padlet.com/laharrington3/jwy47nmqbpqhyp7y/wish/2773757749 an area damaged by scraping or wearing away. Wash the scrape with clean water twice a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the scrape with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as vaseline, and a non- stick bandage. Apply more petroleum jelly and replace the bandage as needed. Wash the scrape with clean water 2 times a day.

]]> 2023-11-02 12:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laharrington3/jwy47nmqbpqhyp7y/wish/2773757749 avulsions laharrington3 https://padlet.com/laharrington3/jwy47nmqbpqhyp7y/wish/2773761999 the action of pulling or tearing away. Keep the wound clean and dry for about 24-48 hours. thoroughly rinse out any dirt or debris from the wound and clean the wound with soap and water. Apply petroleum jelly to the wound and cover it with a bandage to prevent dirt and germs from entering the wound. clean the wound daily, after cleaning reapply petroleum jelly and then bandage.

]]> 2023-11-02 12:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/laharrington3/jwy47nmqbpqhyp7y/wish/2773761999 burns laharrington3 https://padlet.com/laharrington3/jwy47nmqbpqhyp7y/wish/2773767624 a burn is an injury to the skin or other organic tissue primarily caused by heat or due to radiation, radioactivity, electricity, friction or contact with chemicals. Immediately immerse the burn in cool tap water or apply cold, wet compresses. Do not apply ointments, toothpaste, or butter to the burn, as these may cause an infection. wash the area gently and thoroughly with mild soap and water. Use a small amount of antibiotic ointment and a non stick dressing each day and let the wound heal.

]]> 2023-11-02 12:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/laharrington3/jwy47nmqbpqhyp7y/wish/2773767624 lacerations laharrington3 https://padlet.com/laharrington3/jwy47nmqbpqhyp7y/wish/2773774560 a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh. Apply direct pressure to the wound.

  1. if possible elevate the wound above the heart

  2. do not tie a tourniquet around an affected limb

  3. if the bleeding stops, let some water run over the wound

  4. if muscles, tendon, bone or organs are exposed do not try to push them back into place.

    clean the area with a mild soap and water 2 times a day

]]> 2023-11-02 12:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/laharrington3/jwy47nmqbpqhyp7y/wish/2773774560 surgical wounds laharrington3 https://padlet.com/laharrington3/jwy47nmqbpqhyp7y/wish/2773778550 an incision is a cut through the skin that is made during surgery. Use a normal saline solution or mild soapy water. Protect your wound from germs.

  • reduce the risk of infection

  • cover your wounds so that stiches or staples do not catch on clothing

  • protect the area as it heals

  • soak up any fluids that leak from your wounds

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