Injuries to Tissue Flashcards
what is Abrasion
skin is scraped
what happens during Abrasion
It’s painful, oozing blood, no severe bleeding, it can be exposed to infection
What is Incision
sharp object cutting like a surgeon
what is Laceration
Irregular tear in the skin
what happens during Laceration
Jagged edges significant bleeding
what is Avulsion
Tissue may flap hard to heal
Puncture
when an object penetrates the skin
what happens during puncture
Do not take out! not a bleeding problem,
Blister
minor skin injury from reputed friction
what happens during blister
The pocket of the fluid layer of the epidermis
Bruise
Compression substance during a blow
what happens during a bruise
damage capillaries blood within skin
Contusion 1
no loss of motion
Contusion 2
noticeable loss of ROM
Contusion 3
Deeper tissue is crushed with severe loss of ROM and weakness