TYPES OF WOUNDS Flashcards

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OPEN WOUNDS

caused by clean, sharp-edged object
only involves the epidermis

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incised wounds

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OPEN WOUNDS

wounds are torn rather than cut

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lacerations

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OPEN WOUNDS

superficial wounds: topmost layer of the skin (epidermis) is scraped off

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Abrasions

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OPEN WOUNDS

objects penetrate into the tissues leaving a small surface opening

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punctured wounds

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OPEN WOUNDS

object entering the body (e.g. knife)

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Penetrating wounds

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OPEN WOUNDS

caused by bullet or similar projectile driving into or through the body

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Gunshot wounds

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OPEN WOUNDS

tearing away of tissue from a body part

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avulsion

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OPEN WOUNDS

nonsurgical removal of the limb from the body

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amputation

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