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Jake Waldron Tom Schuster Mr. Vitale. Wounds. Intro to Wounds. Wounds include cuts, scrapes, scratches and punctured skin. They often occur as a result of an accident or injury, but surgical incisions, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Types of Wounds.
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Jake Waldron Tom Schuster Mr. Vitale Wounds
Intro to Wounds • Wounds include cuts, scrapes, scratches and punctured skin. • They often occur as a result of an accident or injury, but surgical incisions, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds.
Types of Wounds • Lacerations – Injury where tissue is cut or torn. • Abrasions – Injury where a superficial layer of tissue is removed, as seen with 1st degree burns. • Contusions – Injuries resulting from a forceful blow to the skin and soft tissue, however leaving the outer layer of skin intact. • Avulsions – Injuries where a section of tissue is torn off, either partially or in total
Lacerations • The term laceration implies a torn or jagged wound. • Lacerations tend to be caused by blunt trauma. (a blow, fall, or contusion) • After you suffer a cut you often bleed. Other concerns with a cut include infection, pain, damage to structures beneath the skin, and future scars.
Treatment • Control bleeding by compressing and holding the wound above heart level. • Once bleeding has stopped, wash the laceration with warm water and mild soap. • Apply antibiotic ointment and apply butterfly bandage. • If stitches are needed, bring victim to hospital.
Abrasions • A puncture wound is caused by an object piercing the skin, creating a small hole. Some punctures can be very deep, depending on the source and cause. • Seek medical care within 6 hours if the affected person thinks they might need stitches. Any delay can increase the rate of wound infection. • Any redness, swelling, increased pain, fever, or pus draining from the wound may indicate an infection that requires medical care.
Treatment • Washing a cut or scrape with soap, and water and keeping it clean and dry is all that is required to care for most wounds. • Apply antibiotic ointment and keep the wound covered. • Any redness, swelling, increased pain, fever, or pus draining from the wound may indicate an infection that requires medical care.
Contusions • Athletes in all contact sports have many opportunities to get a muscle contusion (bruise). • Most contusions are minor and heal quickly, without taking the athlete needing to be removed from the game. But, severe contusions can cause deep tissue damage and can lead to complications and/or keep the athlete out of sports for months. • Contusions occur when a direct blow or repeated blows from a blunt object strike part of the body, crushing underlying muscle fibers and connective tissue without breaking the skin.
Treatment • During the first twenty-four hours, think RICE as the best treatment for contusion. • Rest,Ice, Compression, andElevation. • Swelling or numbness, fever, or warmth at the injured area can all indicate a more serious problem. Call a doctor if any of these symptoms occur.
Avulsions • An avulsion is the forcible tearing away of a body part by trauma or surgery.
Treatment • Control bleeding with direct pressure and elevation, avoiding tourniquets unless bleeding cannot be controlled. • Rinse the wound with water or saline solution. • If the tissue (skin, fat, and muscle) is not completely removed, replace the flap and dress the wound. If the tissue is completely separated from the victim's body, collect it if available and bring it with the victim to the emergency department.
