University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

105

Pages:

6
Author:

Sheha A.

**Nature of the Wounds** * Minor cuts and grazes * Minor cuts and scrapes * Punctures * Major cuts * Deep cuts **WOUND CARE** **Clean cut or scrape:** * Wash off the affected area with soap and water * Remove any foreign materials it may contain * Cover the wound with a sterile bandage * Keep the wound clean, dry and covered until it heals * Do not scrub the damaged area around the wound **Remember:** * Foreign materials may cause infection * Cover the wound with a sterile bandage **Puncture Wounds - How to Treat** * Puncture wounds are often difficult to clean. * If one object is punctured the skin, it is often stuck. * Also, the area is often swollen. * Check the elevation and symptoms of the injured site (example: redness, swelling, pain, pus, fever). **Major Wounds - How to Treat** * For severe bleeding, apply constant pressure to the wound with a sterile dressing. Hold the dressing firmly and do not move it. * If there is a foreign object in the wound, don't remove it but apply pressure around the wound. **Dislocations and Fractures** * If bones are broken, do not move the affected area. * If the affected area is dislocated, do not try to set it back in place. * Keep the injured area immobilized. * Elevate the injured area above the level of the heart to reduce swelling. * Apply ice packs to reduce swelling. * Seek medical help. **Management of Fractures** * **Immobilize** the affected area. * **Rest** the affected area. * **Apply ice packs** to reduce swelling. * **Elevate** the injured area above the level of the heart to reduce swelling. * **Start antibiotics** if the wound is infected. * **If the swelling is painful, apply an elastic bandage.** **If the cut is small, wash it with soap and water.** **First Aid for Emergency Patients** **Major Wounds** * **Call for emergency help.** * **Clean the wound with soap and water.** * **Elevate the injured area above the level of the heart to reduce bleeding.** * **Apply pressure to the wound to stop bleeding.** * **Cover the wound with a sterile dressing.** * **Immobilize the affected area.** * **Seek medical attention.** **Minor Wounds** * **Clean the wound with soap and water.** * **Apply an antibiotic ointment.** * **Cover the wound with a bandage.** **DATE** **Clean Wounds from** * Apply continuous firm pressure from a clean cloth to the wound. * Clean the wound with soap and water. * Cover the wound with a clean cloth. * If bleeding stops, apply antibiotic ointment. * Do not remove the original bandage, apply more bandages. * Seek medical help. **If bleeding does not stop, do not remove the original bandage.** **Apply more bandages.** **Seek medical help.**