WOUND MANAGEMENT POWERPOINT Flashcards
1
Q
Why is proper assessment important for wound management?
A
Aides in proper management to avoid critical complications
2
Q
What are the three aspects of a proper assessment
A
- History
- Physical Exam
- Full evaluation when stable
3
Q
What is included in the history during proper assessment (2)
A
- General health status
- Specific cause of the wound
4
Q
What type of physical exam is done initially when presented with a wound
A
Emergency exam to stabilize and basic bandaging
5
Q
Six types of Etiologic wound classifications
A
- Abrasion
- Avulsion
- Incision
- Laceration
- Puncture
- Contusion
6
Q
What is Etiologic classification of wounds
A
The cause
7
Q
Avulsion
A
Tearing from attachments aka Degloving
*Severe Trauma with Crush component
8
Q
Abrasion
A
Skin is rubbed or scraped, epidermis and some dermis
9
Q
Incision
A
Minimal trauma/ sharp
10
Q
Laceration
A
Tearing (trauma variable)
