Types of Wounds and Care by Camila Andrade _ Student - DavisDriveMS

Abrasions

cpandrade — 2025-09-30 16:33:01 UTC

Superficial wounds caused by scraping or rubbing against a surface. To care for it you must gently clean the wound with soap and water and make sure there is no debrie left in the wound. Apply antibiotic ointment to the wound to prevent infection, and cover it with a sterile, non-stick dressing.

Lacerations

cpandrade — 2025-10-01 13:44:00 UTC

Cuts or tears on the skin caused by sharp objects or blunt trauma. To care for a laceration, immediately apply direct pressure with a clean cloth to stop bleeding and elevate the wound above the heart to reduce blood flow. Gently clean the wound with soap and water after the bleeding has stopped, then apply an antibacterial ointment and a sterile bandage. Seek immediate medical attention for deep wounds, uncontrolled bleeding, signs of infection, or if you are due for a tetanus shot.

Incisions

cpandrade — 2025-10-01 13:47:08 UTC

Clean surgical cuts are made with a sharp object. Initial incision care focuses on keeping the site clean, preventing infection, and monitoring for healing or problems. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after touching the incision. Change dressing as instructed by the doctor and keep covered while bathing, avoid sun exposure, and heavy lifting.

Puncture Wound

cpandrade — 2025-10-01 13:49:18 UTC

Deep, narrow wounds caused by penetrating objects. Stop any bleeding by applying pressure with a clean cloth. Then, wash your hands and thoroughly clean the wound with running water and soap. Apply an antibiotic ointment and cover the wound with a clean, non-stick bandage. Seek medical attention if it becomes infected.

Avulsions

cpandrade — 2025-10-01 13:51:41 UTC

Tears or detachments of tissue from the body. Applying direct pressure to control bleeding, elevating the wound, cleaning it with mild soap and water, and then protecting it with a sterile, non-stick dressing. For a severed piece of tissue, place it in saline or a wet cloth and keep it cool, then seek immediate medical attention, as a doctor may need to reattach it.

Infected Abrasion

cpandrade — 2025-10-01 15:28:22 UTC

Signs that you have an infected abrasion is swelling, pain or tenderness, warm to the touch, and puss.

Infected Laceration

cpandrade — 2025-10-01 15:30:18 UTC

Signs you have an infected laceration include fever-like symptoms, redness, and swelling.

Infected Incisions

cpandrade — 2025-10-01 15:36:28 UTC

Signs of infected incision is pain, pus, redness and swelling, and fever like symptoms.

Infected Puncture Wound

cpandrade — 2025-10-01 15:39:13 UTC

Signs of an infected puncture wound is redness, swelling, fever, chills, foul odor from the wound.

Infected Avulsion

cpandrade — 2025-10-01 15:42:44 UTC

Signs of an infected avulsion is red streaks, wound breakdown, swollen symph nodes, and increased pain.