Wound Care Padlet by Gavin Jeckel _ Student - WakefieldHS

Puncture Wound

gajeckel — 2023-10-27 15:30:26 UTC

Remove small and visible objects with sterile instruments. Avoid pushing the object deeper into the cavity. Allow bleeding to occur to self-cleanse the wound. Control venous or arterial bleeding. Cleanse the wound and peri wound tissues with saline or tap water irrigation. Use gentle irrigation to prevent pushing debris and bacteria into the cavity. Dress wound with a nonocclusive or occlusive dressing based now wound depth and amount of exudate. Closely monitor patient and wound area daily for adverse reactions and infection; change dressing based on type; check tetanus immunization.

Incision

gajeckel — 2023-10-27 19:01:29 UTC

Cleanse and decried wound with saline or tap water irrigation. Avoid using tap water if bone or tendon is exposed. Cleanse peri wound tissues with irrigation or scrubbing. Dry the periwood tissues. Tissues approximation and closure will depend on wound length, width, depth, and location. Change dressing based on type; visually inspect daily for adverse reactions and infection

Abrasion

gajeckel — 2023-10-27 19:05:44 UTC

Cleanse and debride wound bed with normal saline or tap water irrigation. Cleanse periwound tissues with saline or tap water irrigation or scrubbing with sterile gauze soaked with saline, tap water, or antiseptic. Dry the periwound tissues. Dress the wound with a nonocclusive or occlusive dressing based on wound depth and amount of exudate. Apply secondary dressing if needed. Change dressing based on type; visually inspect daily for adverse reactions and infection.

Avulsion

gajeckel — 2023-10-27 19:18:28 UTC

Cleanse, debride, and dress wound; refer to physician if necessary. Cleanse and decried wound with saline or tap water irrigation. Avoid using tap water if bone or tendon is PRESENT. Apply saline-soaked gauze over the wound and cover with additional gauze. Gently irrigate completely avulsed tissue with saline. Wrap the avulsed tissue in saline-soaked gauze and place in a watertight bag. Place the bag in ice water or on top of an ice bag. Avoid direct contact of the tissue with the ice. Refer to a physician for further cleansing and evaluation. Closely monitor patient and wound area daily for adverse reaction and infection; change dressing based on type; check tetanus immunization

Laceration

gajeckel — 2023-10-27 19:24:24 UTC