Types of Wounds and Care Padlet by Abdoul Bousso _ Student - WakefieldHS

Universal Precaution

abousso2 — 2025-10-07 13:19:01 UTC

Before you touch any wound, you need to use Universal precautions

Wash Your Hands: Scrub for at least 20 seconds before and after care
Wear Gloves: Put on disposable gloves to protect skin from germs
Safe Cleanup: Use a bag to throw away any used materials

1. Abrasion

abousso2 — 2025-10-07 13:27:43 UTC

When the top layer of skin has been rubbed or worn away.

Initial Care: First, you have to stop the bleeding, then clean with water, alcohol, and soap.

Post-Care: Cover with a clean bandage and change it daily. Allow the wound to heal on its own; no referral is needed.

2. Lacerations

abousso2 — 2025-10-07 13:33:18 UTC

A cut or tear in the skin that can be deep or shallow. Often caused by a sharp object, edges are usually jagged.

Initial Care: First, you have to stop the bleeding with direct pressure for 5-10 minutes, then clean with water and soap.

Post Care: Cover with a bandage; if the cut is deep or is on the face/over a joint, a doctor is needed, and you might need stitches.

3. Puncture

abousso2 — 2025-10-07 13:50:54 UTC

A deep hole or stab wound made by a sharp object, like a nail. These wounds may not bleed from the outside, but can be very serious.

Initial Care: First, stop the bleeding by applying light pressure; make sure not to remove the object in the wound, and call for help immediately.

Post Care: Cover the wound with a bandage and seek medical help. Stitches are usually not needed because they trap germs inside.

4. Avulsion

abousso2 — 2025-10-07 14:04:56 UTC

An injury where the flap of skin is torn away from the body. Often has heavy bleeding and is very serious.

Initial Care: First, you have to stop the bleeding by applying firm direct pressure, then try to save the skin if it's still attached.

Post Care: Seek immediate medical help; stitching might be needed.

5. Incision

abousso2 — 2025-10-07 14:10:08 UTC

A straight cut made by a sharp knife or razor.

Initial Care: First, stop the bleeding with direct pressure for several minutes, then clean with water and soap.

Post Care: Cover with a bandage or gauze. For small incisions, medical attention is not needed, but for deeper incisions, medical attention is needed and needs to be closed with stitches.

Recognizing a Wound Infection

abousso2 — 2025-10-07 14:14:53 UTC

Signs of an infected wound:

Redness: Skin around the wound is very red

Swelling: The wound and areas around it puff up

Pain: Pain gets worse after a few days

Pus: You see thick yellow liquid draining from the wound

Fever: You feel sick and start to have the chills