Initial Care: Cleanse and debride the wound with saline or tap water, dry the wound with tissues, dress the wound according to depth and amount of blood, and apply second dressing if needed.

Post Care: Change dressing daily, visually inspect daily for reactions and infections.

Definition: Occurs when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp or poorly padded bone, giving it a jagged-edge cavity.

Initial Care: Cleanse around the wound (avoid using tap water if bone or tendons are exposed), dress wound, refer to physician.

Post Care: Change dressing and visually inspect for reactions or infections

Initial Care: Visually inspect for possible embedded object, cleanse, debride, dress the wound, and refer to a physician.

Post Care: Closely monitor patient and wound for any reactions or infections. Change dressing daily and check for tetanus immunization

Initial Care: Cleanse, debride, and dress wound and avoid using tap water if tendon or bone is exposed and refer to physician.

Post Care: Closely monitor patient and wound area daily for adverse reactions, change dressing daily, check for tetanus immunization.

Initial Care: Cleanse around the wound, avoid wiping contaminating agents into area, refer to physician.

Post Care: Change dressing daily, inspect visually for adverse reactions.