wounds and wound treatment by Noah Hotchkiss _ Student - ApexFriendshipHS

Abrasion

njhotchkiss — 2024-03-12 12:00:46 UTC

initial care for a abrasion includes cleaning the site with soap and water and possibly antiseptic cream

post care for abrasions include just keeping the site clean and dry

laceration

njhotchkiss — 2024-03-12 12:06:56 UTC

initial care for a laceration is to stop the bleeding with pressure and gauze or bandage

post care for a laceration gently wash around the site 1 to 2 times daily

Incision

njhotchkiss — 2024-03-12 12:14:34 UTC

initial care for a incision is to keep the incision dry

post care for a incision is to gently wash the wound to remove crust then let it air dry or pat with towel

puncture wound

njhotchkiss — 2024-03-12 12:20:42 UTC

initial care for a puncture wound would be to 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.

post care for a puncture is to wash the wound with clean water 2 times a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing

avulsion

njhotchkiss — 2024-03-12 12:25:22 UTC

initial care for a avulsion wound includes keeping it clean and dry while routinely changing the dressing when it gets dirty or wet

post care for a avulsion includes: after three days the bandage may be removed, except in the case of drainage and clean the area gently but don't wash or rub stitches or sutures directly.

njhotchkiss — 2024-03-12 12:28:15 UTC

Hand hygiene. Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, masks, eyewear). Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette. Sharps safety (engineering and work practice controls)

njhotchkiss — 2024-03-12 12:30:57 UTC

infection

njhotchkiss — 2024-03-12 12:33:29 UTC

some ways to identify a infection is puss, a small scab, or increased pain