soft tissue wounds Flashcards
skin
responds to temperature pressure and pain
epidermis
a vascular
waterproof
keratinocytes waterproofing
langerhans- immun system
Merkel-touch receptors
Dermis
nerves hair roots sweat oil glands vessels
papillary and reticular
hypodermics
fat and blood vessels c.t.
closed wounds
contusions
open wounds
abrasions
lacerations
amputation s
puncture
abrasion
little to no bleeding
infection prone
laceration
bony parts of the body
bleed freely
amputations
parts of skin or soft tissue are torn away
vessels contract so not always bleeding
puncture
skin closes around it
high rate of infection
internal bleeding
closed wound care
ppe
ice
20 min
medical help if severe pain or cannot control anymore
minor ope wounds
control bleeding
apply antibiotic ointment
steril dressing
major open wounds
911
control bleeding
hemostatic dressing
treat for shock