Types of Wounds & Care by Chloe Pendergrass _ Student - WakeForestMS

Abrasions

crpendergrass — 2025-03-10 12:28:22 UTC

Skin scraped against a rough surface, top layer of skin wears away exposing numerous blood capillaries.

Must be cleaned with soap and water, medicated (if needed), and dressed ASAP

Wearing gloves and ensuring to wash hands after care is important for minimizing infection

Lacerations

crpendergrass — 2025-03-10 12:38:16 UTC

When a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or bone that is poorly padded, creating a jagged-edge cavity

Apply direct pressure to the wound with clean gauze to stop the bleeding, clean with water and a mild soap, and dressed with a non sticking bandage. If laceration is deep enough sutures may be needed.

Wearing gloves and making sure to wash your hand and the patients hands minimize the risk of infection.

Infected Laceration

crpendergrass — 2025-03-10 12:56:52 UTC

Signs of Infection: Swelling, Pain, Heat, Fever, Pus, and Disordered function.

Infected Abrasion

crpendergrass — 2025-03-10 13:01:30 UTC

Signs of Infection: Swelling, Pain, Heat, Fever, Pus.

Incisions

crpendergrass — 2025-03-10 13:12:12 UTC

Wounds with smooth edges, mainly done by surgeon.

Initial care (if happened to yourself) apply pressure to the wound and go to the Urgent care, Sutures required if deep enough.

Follow aftercare according to the doctor, consisting of keeping it dry and clean and changing dressings accordingly.

PPE is up to the doctor

Infected Incision

crpendergrass — 2025-03-10 13:19:52 UTC

Signs of Infection: Redness, Swelling, Heat, Pus, Fever

Punctures

crpendergrass — 2025-03-10 13:26:02 UTC

Direct penetration of tissues can introduce tetanus into the bloodstream, ALL severe puncture wounds should be referred immediately to a physician.

Objects should NOT be removed, stop the bleeding around the puncture ensure the object doesn't move and go to the doctor.

If puncture is deep enough sutures could be needed.

Aftercare includes washing the wound with soap and water, apply ointment, and bandage up

Universal protection includes gloves and ensure to wash hands to minimize risk for infections.

Infected Puncture

crpendergrass — 2025-03-10 13:29:15 UTC

Signs of Infection: Redness, Swelling, Pus, Heat

Avulsions

crpendergrass — 2025-03-10 13:42:41 UTC

Skin is torn from the body, associated with major bleeding, there's a possibility of reattachment at the hospital.

Assess the severity, Control bleeding by applying pressure, Clean the wound with soap and water.

If it can be reattached, sutures will be needed.

Protection includes gloves, and hand washing to minimize risk for infection

Avulsion Infection

crpendergrass — 2025-03-10 13:53:18 UTC

Signs of Infection: Redness, Swelling, Pus, Fever.