https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt en-us 2022-10-19 13:31:13 UTC 2022-10-21 00:51:02 UTC hello@padlet.com tjcarruth https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347018574 Laceration: 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.
Initial Care: First properly clean the wound. Apply antibiotic ointment and apply pressure to the wound with a clean/sterile dressing. Wait for further instruction from a physician.
Post Care: Clean the wound with physician and get anything that is left out then apply sutures if needed. Apply antibiotic ointment and monitor the wound for signs of infection. ]]> 2022-10-19 13:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347018574 tjcarruth https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347019198 Incision: Wounds with smooth edges.
Initial Care: Clean the wound with soap and warm water. Do not use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine they can cause cell damage to surrounding tissue. Apply sutures to the wound and antibiotic ointment. Cover the wound with clean/sterile dressings.
Post Care: Clean with soap and warm water everyday. re-apply antibiotic ointment and clean/sterile dressings everyday. Monitor for signs of infection.]]> 2022-10-19 13:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347019198 tjcarruth https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347021189 Puncture Wound: Direct penetration of tissues can introduce the tetanus bacillus into the bloodstream, possibly making the athlete a victim of lockjaw
Initial Care: Wear gloves to prevent further infection. Do not remove the object from the limb because it could cause excessive blood loss. Apply antibiotic ointment.
Post Care: Wash the wound two times a day with soap and warm water. Re-apply antibiotic ointment and clean/sterile dressing. If sutures are needed monitor them and the wound for signs of infection.]]> 2022-10-19 13:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347021189 tjcarruth https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347022643 Abrasion: Skin scraped against a rough surface and the top layer of skin wears away.
Initial Care: Clean the wound with soap and water and apply antibiotic ointment to the wound then wrap the wound in a clean/sterile dressing.
Post Care: Wash with soap and warm water and re-apply antibiotic ointment and re-apply clean/sterile dressing.]]> 2022-10-19 13:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347022643 tjcarruth https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347069073 Avulsion: Skin is torn from the body.
Initial Care: While using gloves, apply antibiotic ointment and apply pressure to the wound with sterile gauze. Watch the wound for severe bleeding and wrap the wound in a sterile gauze pad.
Post Care: Keep the wound dry and clean to prevent infection. Staple or sutures may be needed. Apply clean/sterile dressings and continue to monitor for infection.]]> 2022-10-19 13:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347069073 tjcarruth https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347129630 The Universal Precaution is sumption that every injured person has bloodborne pathogens. In order to protect the injured person and the professionals there are guidelines in place to prevent bloodborne pathogens. When caring for an injured person you need to be wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, face shields, and gowns.]]> 2022-10-19 14:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347129630 tjcarruth https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347130914 How to Remove Gloves:
1- With your dominant hand grab the middle of the glove on your other hand.
2- Pull the glove off and ball it up in the hand with the glove still on.
3- Take two finger of the hand without the glove on and stick them inside the glove you have on and take it off.
4- Throw the gloves away and wash your hands with soap and warm water.]]> 2022-10-19 14:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347130914 tjcarruth https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347132618 An infected wound have signs and symptoms which are pain, heat, redness, swelling, fever, and disordered function. Pus can be formed because of the accumulation of white blood cells. Infections can be treated with antibiotics.]]> 2022-10-19 14:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tjcarruth/ovtf0w4tvfon23wt/wish/2347132618