first aid type of wound
Describe common types of wounds.
There are a few common types of wounds that you may come across in first aid, the first one is a bruise or ‘contusion’, and this is normally caused by bleeding under the skin and may be the result of a blunt blow or bleeding from underlying damage like a broken bone. To help to ease the pain you should cool the area with an ice pack or use cold water as soon as possible for 10 minutes.
The second one is a graze or abrasion, this is when the top layer of the skin has been scrapped off, and this is normally caused by a friction burn or sliding fall. A graze can cause infection as it normally contains particles of dirt. When taking care of the graze you should wash it using clean water and sterile swabs, you should finishing up by dressing the graze by with a low adherent dressing.
The next wound is a known as the puncture, this could occur from things such as standing on a nail or being stabbed. The wound could be very deep but still may appear as very small. This could be serious and could of caused damage to organs such as the heart or lungs and may cause internal bleeding. You would need to call for emergency help.
Another common type of wound is an animal bite, this could be infected with bacteria and other germs, it is really important to clean out the wound properly. If the wound is bleeding you should treat it and cover with a sterile low adherent dressing. Lastly you should seek medical advice if the wound is deep.
An incision wound is straight margins, as if you were sliced with a knife. These can vary in size, and may be caused by a variety of objects, including a knife, sharp metal or a piece of glass.
An avulsion is like a slice, it is often a semi-circle shape. This creates a flap and when it is lifted it has exposed the deeper tissue. Avulsions often occur in mechanical accidents involving fingers. Avulsions are difficult to repair, and no avulsion should ever be considered a minor injury.
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There are a few common types of wounds that you may come across in first aid, the first one is a bruise or ‘contusion’, and this is normally caused by bleeding under the skin and may be the result of a blunt blow or bleeding from underlying damage like a broken bone. To help to ease the pain you should cool the area with an ice pack or use cold water as soon as possible for 10 minutes.
The second one is a graze or abrasion, this is when the top layer of the skin has been scrapped off, and this is normally caused by a friction burn or sliding fall. A graze can cause infection as it normally contains particles of dirt. When taking care of the graze you should wash it using clean water and sterile swabs, you should finishing up by dressing the graze by with a low adherent dressing.
The next wound is a known as the puncture, this could occur from things such as standing on a nail or being stabbed. The wound could be very deep but still may appear as very small. This could be serious and could of caused damage to organs such as the heart or lungs and may cause internal bleeding. You would need to call for emergency help.
Another common type of wound is an animal bite, this could be infected with bacteria and other germs, it is really important to clean out the wound properly. If the wound is bleeding you should treat it and cover with a sterile low adherent dressing. Lastly you should seek medical advice if the wound is deep.
An incision wound is straight margins, as if you were sliced with a knife. These can vary in size, and may be caused by a variety of objects, including a knife, sharp metal or a piece of glass.
An avulsion is like a slice, it is often a semi-circle shape. This creates a flap and when it is lifted it has exposed the deeper tissue. Avulsions often occur in mechanical accidents involving fingers. Avulsions are difficult to repair, and no avulsion should ever be considered a minor injury.
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