Wound Care by Nicole Amend _ Student - WakefieldMS https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y Post anything anywhere en-us 2025-05-23 13:53:26 UTC 2025-05-24 12:53:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Abrasion nmamend https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y/wish/3465601661 A common condition in which the skin is scraped against a rough surface; the top layer of skin wears away, exposing numerous blood capillaries

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  • Wash Hands or Wear Gloves

  • Stop Any Bleeding (if present)

  • Clean the Wound

  • Remove Debris

  • Apply an Antibiotic Ointment

  • Cover the Abrasion

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  • Keep the Area Clean and Moist

  • Change the Dressing

  • Watch for Signs of Infection

  • Avoid Picking at Scabs

  • Protect the Area from Sun

    • ]]>     2025-05-24 12:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y/wish/3465604139     Avulsion nmamend https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y/wish/3465604639 A type of skin wound in which a piece of skin is ripped off

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  • Call for Emergency Help if Needed

  • Control the Bleeding

  • Preserve Avulsed Tissue (if completely detached)

  • Clean Around the Wound

  • Cover the Wound

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  • Keep the Wound Clean and Dry

  • Change Dressings as Directed

  • Monitor for Infection

  • Take Prescribed Medications

  • Follow Up with Healthcare Provider

    • ]]>     2025-05-24 12:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y/wish/3465606278     Incision nmamend https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y/wish/3465606786 A skin wound with smooth edges that often appears where a sharp or pointed object such as a knife or piece of glass tears the skin

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  • Wash Your Hands

  • Stop the Bleeding

  • Clean the Wound

  • Apply an Antibiotic Ointment

  • Cover the Wound

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  • Change the Dressing Daily

  • Keep the Area Clean and Dry

  • Watch for Infection

  • Avoid Reopening the Wound

  • Let It Heal Naturally

    • ]]>     2025-05-24 12:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y/wish/3465608051     Laceration nmamend https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y/wish/3465608577 A skin wound that occurs when a blunt force has been delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded, giving a wound the appearance of a jagged-edge cavity

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  • Wash Your Hands or Wear Gloves

  • Stop the Bleeding

  • Clean the Wound

  • Check for Debris

  • Apply Antibiotic Ointment

  • Cover the Wound

  • Seek Medical Attention

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  • Keep the Wound Clean and Dry

  • Change the Dressing Daily

  • Watch for Signs of Infection

  • Avoid Stressing the Area

  • Manage Scarring

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  • Wash Your Hands or Wear Gloves

  • Control Bleeding

  • Clean the Wound

  • Do Not Close the Wound

  • Apply Antibiotic Ointment

  • Cover the Wound

  • Potentially Seek Medical Attention

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  • Change the Dressing Daily

  • Keep the Wound Clean and Dry

  • Watch for Signs of Infection

  • Take Medications if Prescribed

  • Avoid Using the Affected Area Excessively

    • ]]>     2025-05-24 12:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y/wish/3465615161     Universal Precautions nmamend https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y/wish/3465616214

  • Wear gloves or wash your hands

  • Use barriers like a plastic bag or gauze

  • Wash hands before and after

  • Avoid touching your face

  • Dispose of materials safely

  • Clean surfaces

  • Cover your own wounds

    • ]]>     2025-05-24 12:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y/wish/3465616214     Recognizing an Infected Wound nmamend https://padlet.com/nmamend/yhu3g12cmhai1g6y/wish/3465616836

  • Redness

  • Swelling

  • Pain

  • Heat

  • Pus or Discharge

  • Fever

  • Delayed Healing

  • Streaking

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