Wounds and Care Padlet by Annahbelle Jackson _ Student - FuquayVarinaHS https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns en-us 2023-10-05 13:13:10 UTC 2023-10-05 13:59:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f923.png Wound 1 (Abrasions) arjackson10 https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733931741 - Skin scraped against a rough surface
- The top layer of skin wears away, exposing numerous blood capillaries
-Increases the probability for infection
- Wash the scrape with clean water 2 times a day.
-Clean the wound with a non-fibre shedding material or sterile gauze, and use an antiseptic such as Betadine

]]> 2023-10-05 13:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733931741 Wound 2 (Lacerations) arjackson10 https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733946480 - Occur when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded, giving a wound the appearance of a jagged-edge cavity
- May also result in skin avulsion
- Apply direct pressure to the wound. ...
-If possible, elevate the wound above the heart
-Keep the area clean and dry for the first 24 to 48 hours after stitches have been placed. Then, you can start to gently wash around the site 1 to 2 times daily


]]> 2023-10-05 13:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733946480 Wound 3 (Incisions) arjackson10 https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733963925 - Wounds with smooth edges
- Keep it dry with a waterproof bandage that seals on all four sides. 
-Avoid soaking or putting it directly in strong streams of water. Stay away from shower gels, soap, and lotions.
-Use a normal saline solution (salt water) or mild soapy water.
-Soak the gauze or cloth in the saline solution or soapy water, and gently dab or wipe the skin with it.
-Try to remove all drainage and any dried blood or other matter that may have built up on the skin.

]]> 2023-10-05 13:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733963925 Wound 4 (Puncture wounds) arjackson10 https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733967830

-Can easily occur during physical activities and can be fatal
-Direct penetration of tissues can introduce the tetanus bacillus into the bloodstream, possibly making the athlete a victim of lockjaw
-All severe lacerations and puncture wounds should be referred immediately to a physician
- 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.



]]> 2023-10-05 13:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733967830 Wound 5(Avulsion Wound) arjackson10 https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733972201
-Skin is torn from the body
-Associated with major bleeding
-To reattach the torn tissue, the avulsed tissue should be placed on moist gauze, preferably saturated with saline solution
-Should be taken along with the athlete to the hospital for reattachment
-Keep the wound clean and dry for about 24-48 hours.  
-Change the dressing once a day or if it gets dirty or wet.  
-After three days the bandage may be removed, except in the case of drainage. Clean the area gently but don't wash or rub stitches or sutures directly


]]> 2023-10-05 13:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733972201 arjackson10 https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733975012 2023-10-05 13:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733975012 arjackson10 https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733976888 2023-10-05 13:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733976888 arjackson10 https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733993733 2023-10-05 13:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/arjackson10/o30jjc3svbruwdns/wish/2733993733