CLASSES OF TRAUMATIC WOUNDS Flashcards
1
Q
CLOSED WOUNDS
A
– skin is
intact
- simple fractures, torn
ligaments, blister
2
Q
OPEN WOUNDS
A
– skin is broken (sacral decubitus ulcer
[bed sore])
3
Q
SIMPLE
A
– only the skin is
injured
4
Q
COMPLICATED
A
– skin and
underlying tissues are injured
5
Q
CLEAN
A
– cared for within 6
hours
6
Q
CONTAMINATED
A
– cared for
after 6 hours
