https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x en-us 2023-03-08 14:54:47 UTC 2025-10-09 01:41:29 UTC hello@padlet.com addurant1 https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2508762597 Skin that is scraped against a rough surface, the top layer of skin wears away, exposing numerous blood capillaries. To care for abrasions, clean the wound apply a antibiotic and cover the wound. To follow up you should change the dressing and get a tetanus shot... watch for signs of infection.]]> 2023-03-08 15:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2508762597 addurant1 https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2508767163 Occur when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone that is poorly padded, giving a wound the appearance of a jagged-edge cavity. To treat clean the wound and apply gauze and medical tape if stitches are not needed. 
Follow up treatment includes: Cleaning of wound until it heals and a change in barrier, should be maintained so no infection happens. Get a tetanus shot.]]> 2023-03-08 15:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2508767163 addurant1 https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2508775957 Wounds with smooth edges 
These should be treated by cleaning with a sterile solution and the wound should be dressed or a barrier needs to be applied.
Follow up includes continuous cleaning, changes of gauze or barrier, keeping watch for infection and getting a tetanus shot.]]> 2023-03-08 15:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2508775957 addurant1 https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2511084911 Puncture wounds are when a sharp object forces itself into the soft tissue of the body. To care for a puncture wound you should clean the wound out, get stitches if needed and dress the wound. To follow up you should continue to clean the wound, watch for infection, get a tetanus shot and change the dressing.]]> 2023-03-10 00:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2511084911 addurant1 https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2511089034 An avulsion occurs when skin is forcefully torn from the body. To treat an avulsion the avulsed tissue should be placed on a moist gauze and should be taken to the hospital with the victim for reattachment. To further treat the wound you should clean it and dress it. For a follow up you should continue to clean the wound, watch for infection and get a tetanus shot. ]]> 2023-03-10 00:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2511089034 addurant1 https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2511092930 - Wear protective equipment: Disposable gloves, gowns or aprons, masks and shields, eye protection, nonabsorbent gowns, disposable mouthpieces for resuscitation.
- Double gloving is suggested when there is severe bleeding or when sharps are being used.
- First aid kits should have protection for hands, face and eyes\
- Hands should always be washed after treating a patient or helping a victim]]> 2023-03-10 01:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2511092930 addurant1 https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2511095438 The signs for infection are: Pain, heat, redness, swelling and disordered function at the injured site. Pus may form because of accumulation of white blood cells. Fever may also occur as the system fights off the infection.
- Infections can be treated with antibiotics.]]> 2023-03-10 01:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/addurant1/uhfjxm2x8ftn943x/wish/2511095438