Wound Care Padlet by Rhea Harikrishnan _ Student - GreenHopeHS

Abrasion

rharikrishnan3 — 2024-09-23 14:13:39 UTC

Abrasion: Skin scraped against a rough surface

Initial Care: Apply pressure on the wound and clean the wound with soap and water and cover it up

Post Care: Clean the skin gently using mild soap and water. You need refferals

Precautions: Keep the site dry and clean. It may be covered with an occlusive thin firm dressing that is waterproof and protective. Only apply lotions or ointments if instructed to do so by medical staff.

Ways to recognize an infection in a wound: Pus, swelling, pain, heat, and redness

Lacerations

rharikrishnan3 — 2024-09-24 02:13:18 UTC

Laceration: Occurs 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: Put on disposable latex gloves and apply direct pressure on the wound with a sterile gauze.

Post Care: You need to use sutures to close the deep laceration wounds.

Precautions: Control the bleeding, rinse the wound, dry the wound, and then cover the wound

Ways to recognize an infection in a wound: Pus, swelling, pain, heat and redness

Incisions

rharikrishnan3 — 2024-09-24 02:29:19 UTC

Incision: Wounds with smooth edges.

Initial Care: Put on disposable latex gloves and apply direct pressure on the wound with a sterile gauze.

Post Care: You need to use sutures to close the deep laceration wounds.

Precautions: Use soap and water to clean the wound, and then dry the wound with a clean towel, and then apply a dry and clean bandage.

Ways to recognize an infection in a wound: Pus, swelling, pain, heat, and redness

Puncture Wound

rharikrishnan3 — 2024-09-24 02:42:23 UTC

Puncture Wound: Can easily occur during physical activities and can be fatal.

Initial Care: Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth. Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with clear water for 5-10 minutes. Cover the wound.

Post Care: You need to use sutures to close the puncture wound.

Precautions: Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth. Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with clear water for 5-10 minutes. Cover the wound.

Ways to recognize an infection in a wound: Pus, swelling, pain, heat, and redness.

Avulsion Wound

rharikrishnan3 — 2024-09-24 02:59:16 UTC

Avulsion: Skin is torn from the body

Initial care: Put on disposable latex gloves and apply direct pressure on the wound with a sterile gauze.

Post Care: You need to use referrals to close the wound

Precautions: Control the bleeding, rinse the wound, dry the wound, and then cover the wound

Ways to recognize an infection in a wound: Pus, swelling, pain, heat, and redness