Wound Care Padlet by Darius Collins

Abrasion

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The skin is scrapped against a rough surface, and the top layer of the skin wears away, exposing blood capillaries, also increasing the probability of infections.

How to care for the wound: 1. Wash your hands 2. Stop the bleeding 3. Clean the wound 4. Apply an antibiotic or petroleum jelly 5. cover the wound 6. Change the dressing

Lacerations

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Occurs when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone, giving the wound the jagged edge cavity

How to care for the wound: Properly clean the wound. Remove all dirt and debris by first running cool water over the area, and then clean with a sterile cloth, warm water, and mild soap. Apply an antibiotic ointment, and then cover the wound area with a sterile gauze bandage and first-aid tape.

Incisions

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An incised wound is a wound or cut caused by a clean, sharp object

Gently wash it, do not scrub or soak the wound, do not use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, air dry the incision

Puncture Wounds

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A puncture wound is a forceful injury caused by a sharp, pointed object that goes into the skin.

Apply pressure with a clean cloth or bandage for several minutes to stop bleeding. If the bleeding is severe, push on it with pressure for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not stop to look at the cut. If the cloth becomes soaked with blood, put a new cloth on top of the old one.

Avulsion Wounds

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Skin is torn from the body

To reattach the torn tissue it should be placed on a moist gauze preferably saturated with saline solution, should be taken to the hospital.

Infections

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Some signs of infections would be, inflammation like pain, heat, redness, swelling, and disordered function

A pus may form

Fever may occur

Infections can be treated with antibiotics, although some strains like staphylococcus aureus have become resistant.

Universal Precautions

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Universal precautions were introduced by the CDC in 1985, mostly in response to the HIV epidemic. Universal precautions are a standard set of guidelines to prevent the transmission of blood-borne pathogens from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.

For universal precautions, protective barriers reduce the risk of exposure to blood. Examples of protective barriers include gloves, gowns, masks, and protective eyewear.