Wound care padlet by Connor Winkelman _ Student - WakefieldMS

Abrasion

cawinkelman — 2025-10-07 14:39:34 UTC

An injury where the top layer of skin is scraped, rubbed, or rubbed off.

Care for Abrasion:

cawinkelman — 2025-10-07 14:45:36 UTC

Gently scrub with soap and water and clear the wound of dirt and debris, apply vaseline and cover with a band aid
Post care may involve changing band aids, keeping it covered, and monitoring for signs of infection.

Avulsion

cawinkelman — 2025-10-07 15:13:48 UTC

An injury where the skin, tissue, or a piece of bone is tore off or pulled away from the body.

Care for avulsion:

cawinkelman — 2025-10-07 15:20:52 UTC

Immediate care involves stopping the bleeding, clean with mild soap and water, and cover with a sterile dressing
Post care involves stitching, keeping the wound clean and dry, and watch for signs of infection

Care for laceration

cawinkelman — 2025-10-07 15:30:56 UTC

Immediate care includes stopping the bleeding, elevate the wound, and keep it clean with dirt and debris
Post care includes closing the wound after 18 hours, keeping acitvity to a minimum, and keeping the wound clean

Laceration

cawinkelman — 2025-10-07 15:32:20 UTC

An injury where the skin is tore or ripped on the body. Can range from minor to severe.

Incision

cawinkelman — 2025-10-07 16:57:17 UTC

An injury where a clean, sharp cut is made through the skin and underlying tissues.

Care for incisions:

cawinkelman — 2025-10-07 17:00:29 UTC

Immediate care for incisions would be stopping the bleeding, elevating the wound, cleaning it of dirt and debris, and placing the original dressing.
Post care involves keeping it dry for 24-48 hours, switch dressings as needed, limit movement, and manage pain

Puncture:

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A puncture wound is an injury caused by a sharp, narrow objet puncturing the skin, such as a nail or a thorn.

Care for puncture wounds:

cawinkelman — 2025-10-07 17:05:55 UTC

Care for puncture wounds includes stablizling the puncturing object, apply pressure, elevate the wound, stop bleeding, and apply a band aid
Post care involves following doctor's orders and keeping the would clean and dry from dirt, debris, and possible infection

Universal precautions:

cawinkelman — 2025-10-07 17:09:02 UTC

The main precautions involve handwashing both before and after providing care, and the appropriate use of PPE, such as wearing gloves whenever contacting blood or open skin. Additionally, all sharp objects must be handled with extreme caution and disposed of immediately into designated puncture-resistant containers to prevent injury and contamination. Finally, maintaining a clear separation between clean and soiled items and ensuring the proper disinfection of reusable equipment helps prevent the transmission of infectious agents.

Infected wounds:

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Key local signs of infection include increased or spreading redness around the wound's edges, worsening or persistent pain that does not improve over time, and a warmth that intensifies in the surrounding skin. A clear indicator of infection is the presence of pus or unusual drainage, which is often thick, cloudy, or has a yellow, green, or foul-smelling appearance, along with the wound showing delayed or worsening healing. More serious signs that may indicate a systemic infection include red streaks extending from the wound, a fever with chills, or swollen lymph nodes in the area.