Sports Med: Wound Care by Iliana Pardo _ Student

Sports Med: Wound Care by Iliana Pardo _ Student - LeesvilleRdHS https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk en-us 2023-03-16 13:06:01 UTC 2025-11-06 03:42:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-aba8czii/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/106/29/ALN-203__45252.1400855215.jpg?c=2 ispardo https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519384049 Initial Care - ^{clean the wound with a non-fiber shedding material or sterile gauze, and use an antiseptic}Post Care - ^{Wash the scrape with clean water 2 times a day, you may also cover the scrape with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage}]]> 2023-03-16 13:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519384049 ispardo https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519391830 Initial Care - ^{You may need immediate medical attention for an avulsion, depending on the severity of the wound. Treatment may include antibiotic ointment for the affected area, as well as medication}Post Care - ^{Keep wound dry for 24 hours, then remove bandage and shower normally. Cleanse wound gently, allowing soap and water to run over wound, but do not scrub. Keep wound moist with Polysporin ointment or Vaseline, and cover daily with a clean non-stick bandage.}]]> 2023-03-16 13:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519391830 ispardo https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519397816 Initial Care - ^{Treatment involves stopping the bleeding, cleaning and dressing the wound. Deeper cuts may need stitches or staples to stop bleeding and reduce scarring}Post Care - ^{Keep the area clean and dry for the first 24 to 48 hours after stitches have been placed. Then, you can start to gently wash around the site 1 to 2 times daily. Wash with cool water and soap. Clean as close to the stitches/staples as you can. Dab the site dry with a clean paper towel.} ^{Do not rub the area}]]> 2023-03-16 13:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519397816 ispardo https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519404395 Initial Care - ^{Apply pressure directly to the wound with your hands to stem the blood flow. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing, if possible, and continue to apply direct pressure (bandage firmly).}Post Care - ^{Keep wound area clean and replace bandages}]]> 2023-03-16 13:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519404395 ispardo https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519412227 Initial Care -^{Wash your hands to help prevent infection. Stop the bleeding and apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth. Clean the wound and rinse the clear water for 5 to 10 minutes. Apply an antibiotic and cover the wound.}Post Care - ^{Change the dressing and watch for signs of infection.}]]> 2023-03-16 13:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519412227 ispardo https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519417111 - Protective equipment: Disposable nonlatex gloves, gowns or aprons, masks and shields, eye protection, nonabsorbent gowns, and disposable mouthpieces for resuscitation devices

- Non-latex gloves can be used when the superior barrier protection of latex is not needed

- Double gloving is suggested when there is severe bleeding or when sharp instruments are used
- Hands and skin surfaces coming in contact with blood and fluids should be washed immediately with soap and water or other germicidal agents

- First-aid kits must have protection for hands, face, and eyes as well as resuscitation mouthpieces

]]> 2023-03-16 13:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519417111 ispardo https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519420386 The surrounding area becomes red, and this area gets larger over time. The area surrounding the wound becomes swollen, tender to the touch, or painful. The wound weeps off-color or odorous fluid; this pus may be yellow, greenish, or cloudy.]]> 2023-03-16 13:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ispardo/zxtm3mct0oj6fwmk/wish/2519420386