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

2024
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79

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

Page 1: Wounds Definition: A break in the skin or other membrane. Classification: Open Wounds: Abrasion: A superficial wound caused by scraping or rubbing. Incision: A clean cut caused by a sharp object. Laceration: A jagged tear in the skin. Puncture: A deep, narrow wound caused by a pointed object. Avulsion: A wound in which tissue is torn away. Closed Wounds: Contusion: A bruise caused by blunt force trauma. Hematoma: A collection of blood under the skin. Other: Infected Wound: A wound that has become infected with bacteria. Chronic Wound: A wound that fails to heal properly. Page 2: Types of Wounds: Open Wounds: Abrasion: A superficial wound caused by scraping or rubbing. Incision: A clean cut caused by a sharp object. Laceration: A jagged tear in the skin. Puncture: A deep, narrow wound caused by a pointed object. Avulsion: A wound in which tissue is torn away. Closed Wounds: Contusion: A bruise caused by blunt force trauma. Hematoma: A collection of blood under the skin. Other: Infected Wound: A wound that has become infected with bacteria. Chronic Wound: A wound that fails to heal properly. Page 1: Principles of Wound Care: To stop bleeding To prevent infection To promote healing Factors that affect wound healing: Local: Size and depth of wound Location Type of wound Presence of foreign bodies Infection Blood supply Nerve supply Systemic: Age Nutrition Smoking Medications Chronic diseases Immunocompromised state Page 2: Factors that affect wound healing: (continued) Local: Size and depth of wound Location Type of wound Presence of foreign bodies Infection Blood supply Nerve supply Systemic: Age Nutrition Smoking Medications Chronic diseases Immunocompromised state