Types of Wounds and Care by Isobel Christian _ Student - FuquayVarinaHS

Abrasions

imchristian — 2024-10-07 14:52:54 UTC

Definition: Skin scraped against a rough surface.

Initial Care: Clean the wound and dress it.

Post Care: Continue to keep the wound clean and redress. Watch out for infections.

Lacerations

imchristian — 2024-10-07 14:59:13 UTC

Definition: When a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded, giving a wound the appearance of a jagged-edge cavity.

Initial Care: Clean the wound, apply an antibiotic, and cover it.

Post Care: If it's a deep laceration, then suture is necessary.

Incisions

imchristian — 2024-10-07 15:10:12 UTC

Definition: Wound with smooth edges.

Initial Care: Clean, rinse, use an antibacterial ointment, and cover the wound.

Post Care: May require sutures to close the wound.

Puncture Wound

imchristian — 2024-10-07 15:16:17 UTC

Definition: A cut that is made when a sharp object that goes through the skin and into the tissue underneath.

Initial Care: Rinse, clean, apply an antibacterial ointment, and cover.

Post Care: Occasionally may require sutures

Avulsion Wounds

imchristian — 2024-10-07 15:35:46 UTC

Definition: Skin that is torn from the body.

Initial Care: Apply pressure to the wound using a clean cloth to help clot it and stop the bleeding.

Post Care: Sutures are needed to close the wound

Universal Precautions

imchristian — 2024-10-07 15:47:30 UTC

When caring for wounds, the caregiver should use protective equipment such as gloves. After caring for a wound, you always need to wash your hands, even if you used gloves.

Infected Wounds

imchristian — 2024-10-07 15:50:52 UTC

The signs of an infected wound are the same as signs of inflammation; pain, heat, redness, swelling, and disordered function. Pus also may form due to the accumulation of white blood cells. Fevers may occur do to the immune system fighting off the infection.