Wound Care Padlet by Brianna Riehle _ Student - WakeWomensAcademy https://padlet.com/bjriehle/xfvb6mrl8zrpscp2 en-us 2022-10-06 14:05:39 UTC 2026-02-26 14:53:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Abrasions bjriehle https://padlet.com/bjriehle/xfvb6mrl8zrpscp2/wish/2329452459

  • Skin scraped against a rough surface
  • Top layer of skin wears away, exposing numerous blood capillaries
    • Increases the probability for infection
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  • Occur 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
    • May also result in skin avulsion

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  • Skin is torn from the body
  • Associated with major bleeding
  • To reattach the torn tissue, the avulsed tissue should be placed on moist gauze, preferably saturated with saline solution
    • Should be taken along with the athlete to the hospital for reattachment

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    • Wounds with smooth edges
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  • Can easily occur during physical activities and can be fatal
  • Direct penetration of tissues can introduce the tetanus bacillus into the bloodstream, possibly making the athlete a victim of lockjaw
  • All severe lacerations and puncture wounds should be referred immediately to a physician

    • ]]>     2022-10-06 14:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bjriehle/xfvb6mrl8zrpscp2/wish/2329460408     Universal Precautions bjriehle https://padlet.com/bjriehle/xfvb6mrl8zrpscp2/wish/2329464928 Preparing an athlete
    • All open wounds and lesions should be covered with dressing that does not allow for transmission to or from an athlete
    • Occlusive dressing lessens the chances of cross-contamination
      • Reduces chances of the wound reopening by keeping it moist and pliable
    When bleeding occurs
    • Athletes must be removed from participation and returned when it is deemed safe by the medical staff
    • When blood is present on a uniform, it can sometimes be removed with hydrogen peroxide, without having to remove the entire uniform
    ]]>     2022-10-06 14:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bjriehle/xfvb6mrl8zrpscp2/wish/2329464928     Immediate Care bjriehle https://padlet.com/bjriehle/xfvb6mrl8zrpscp2/wish/2329468563 Open wounds should be cared for immediately
    All wounds should be treated as though they have been contaminated with microorganisms
    • Must be cleaned, medicated (when called for), and dressed as soon as possible
    To minimize the chances of infection, the wound should be cleaned with copious amounts of soap and water or sterile solution
    • Avoid using hydrogen peroxide and bacterial solutions initially
    Dressing
    • Sterile dressing should be applied to keep fresh wounds clean 
    • Occlusive dressings provide a complete barrier around and over a wound and are air-tight and water-tight

    • Antibacterial ointments are effective in limiting surface bacterial growth and prevent the dressing from sticking to the wound
    • Saline solution is recommended for cleaning wounds repeatedly
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