Part 2 Video Flashcards
It is a break or the dissolution in the continuity of the skin or tissues of the living body.
Wound
Wound which when inflicted is capable of causing death immediately after infliction or shortly thereafter.
Mortal or Fatal wound
Wound when inflicted will not endangers one’s life.
Non-Mortal or Non-fatal wound
injury in the substance of the skin, discoloration of the surface due to extravasation of blood. This is due to the application of a blunt instrument.
Contusion wound
this is the extravasation of blood in the newly formed cavity. This is due to the application of a blunt instrument.
Hematoma wound
tearing of the skin due to forcible contact of blunt instrument.
Lacerated wound
wound produced on the body by sharp edge instrument.
Incised wound
wound produced on the body by sharp-pointed instrument.
Punctured wound
wound brought about by change of atmospheric pressure.
Barotrauma
wound brought about by heat or cold
Frostbite, burns or scald
wound brought about by chemical explosion.
Gunshot or shrapnel wound
layers of skin torn off completely or only flap of skin remains.
Avulsion
wound characterized by the removal of the superficial layer of the skin brought by friction against a
hard, rough object.
Abrasion
wound which involves the outer layer of the skin
Superficial wound
wound involves the inner structure beyond the layers of the skin.
Deep wound