Wounds Flashcards
Classification of wounds
Open and closed wounds
Different types of wounds
Incision = Clean cut
Laceration = Torn wound
Puncture = Stab wound
Abrasion = Scrape
Gunshot = Bullet wound
Contusion = Bruise caused by blunt violence
Avulsions = Torn wound -with a large piece of skin torn away.
Amputations = Complete or partial loss of a body part.
Burn = Caused by heat, radiation or chemicals
Dangers of wounds
Bleeding
Infection
Shock
General PEC of wounds
Examine the wound for foreign bodies
Control serious bleeding
Clean around and away from the wound with a clean material and water
Apply a clean dressing
Check for perfusion i.e. pulse, temperature, colour and sensation, especially when the wound is on the limb
Apply bandage
Treat for shock
Specific PEC of a wound with embedded object.
Do not remove embedded foreign objects from the wound.
Control serious bleeding by applying pressure around the object.
Clean around and away from the object with a clean material and water.
Place a clean dressing around the object without disturbing the object.
Cover the object around with a ring pad that is large enough to cover the object
Bandage the ring pad in place with a bandage to stabilize the object.
Do not apply pressure on the object.